Malware
Antivirus (security software)
In Turkish: Antivirüs (güvenlik yazılımı)
A program that scans files and apps for known harmful software and blocks or removes it. It helps, but it is not a complete shield.
For most people the protection built into the system, such as Windows Security or Google Play Protect, is enough, as long as it is on and up to date. Its warnings are worth listening to, and turning it off or scanning only after running a file gives harmful software time to work.
No antivirus catches everything, and it cannot stop you from handing over a password or a code. It works best together with updates, careful downloads and two-step verification.
What to do
- Keep the built-in protection on and its definitions updated.
- Be wary of unknown programs that claim to "boost" or "clean" your device.
- Do not run a file first and scan it later.