Malware Detection Software

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Software, such as "antivirus software, antispyware software, and rootkit detection," which "can identify common known malware that attempts to infect an DEVICE, as well as ELECTRONIC identify infections on the device." Malware detection software is mandatory for ELECTION under the VVSG. MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 2007

Also known asantivirus software · antispyware software · rootkit detection · malware scanner · AV software · endpoint protection · threat detection software
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Software, such as "antivirus software, antispyware software, and rootkit detection," which "can identify common known malware that attempts to infect an DEVICE, as well as ELECTRONIC identify infections on the device." Malware detection software is mandatory for ELECTION under the VVSG. MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE 2007

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Malware Detection Software. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 15, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/malware-detection-software

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