Antivirus

Learn about the relevance of antivirus software when dealing with malware.

Overview

Antivirus (AV) is a security solution with one of the longest histories in endpoint protection. Its signature-based approach to identifying malicious software has made its relevance diminish over time. Organizations like Netflix have discontinued their use so that resources can be focused on more effective security controls.

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