If your computer isn't fortified against the most recent viruses, you leave your system wide open for every bug, worm, and virus floating around the Internet. These debilitating bugs and viruses can cause your computer to malfunction. They might make your computer vulnerable to identity thieves and hackers.

Security software is a type of software that helps computer systems by protecting them from getting exploited by unauthorized users and viruses. There are many types of security software such that scan and use password protection. In an age where cybercrime is common, security software has become essential for business and personal use.

Virus protection software, is designed to detect, prevent and take action to disarm or remove malicious software from your computer such as viruses, worms and Trojan horses. It will also scan your computer for behaviors that may signal the presence of a new, unknown malware.