malware removal tool
/mælˌweɪr ˌrɪmoʊvəl ˈtuːl/ · mal·ware re·moval tool
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- A software application designed to detect, remove, and prevent malicious software from infecting a computer system. The IT department used a malware removal tool to scan the company's network for any potential threats.
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- A feature or function within an operating system or security software that is responsible for detecting and removing malware. The malware removal tool in the antivirus software was able to detect and eliminate the virus in a matter of minutes.
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Did you know? The first malware removal tool was developed in the 1980s, in response to the increasing threat of computer viruses.