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8.1.2. Anti-Virus Interface
The Anti-Virus component's interface provides some basic information on the
component's functionality, information on the component's current status (Anti-Virus
component is active.), and a brief overview of Anti-Virus statistics:
· Infection definitions - number provides the count of viruses defined in the
up-to-date version of the virus database
· Latest database update - specifies when and at what time the virus
database was last updated
· Database version - defines the number of the currently installed virus
database version; and this number increases with every virus base update
There is just one operating button available within this component's interface (Back) press the button to return to the default AVG user interface (components overview).
8.2. Anti-Spyware
8.2.1. Anti-Spyware Principles
Spyware is usually defined as a type of malware, i.e. software, that gathers
information from a user's computer without the user's knowledge or consent. Some
spyware applications may also be installed on purpose and often contain
advertisements, window pop-ups or different types of unpleasant software.
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