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Virus

In plain language

A harmful program that spreads from file to file or computer to computer.

The metaphor

Like a cold that goes round the office: one sick desk and soon everyone is down.

Going deeper

How it works

  • Attaches to files and spreads when they are shared.
  • Today most threats are broader malware.
  • Antivirus catches known ones.
  • Behaviour tools catch new ones.

How WILDCARD handles it

Workstation Defender catches harmful behaviour on business computers.

In practice
  • A cracked app brings a virus.
  • An email attachment.
  • A USB stick.

A question owners ask

Do Macs get viruses? Yes, less often, and they still need updates and protection.

Where WILDCARD handles this
Enterprise
Antivirus
  • Stops ransomware cold
  • Catches fileless malware
  • Blocks zero-day attacks
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Related terms
AIArtificial IntelligenceAPTAdvanced Persistent ThreatASLRAddress Space Layout RandomizationAVAntivirusCERTComputer Emergency Response TeamCIRTComputer Incident Response TeamDEPData Execution PreventionDLLDynamic Link Library

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