Why must antivirus definition (signature) files be updated automatically and frequently?
Pourquoi les fichiers de définitions (signatures) de l'antivirus doivent-ils être mis à jour automatiquement et fréquemment ?
Answers
ATo make the antivirus icon in the taskbar change colourPour que l'icône de l'antivirus dans la barre des tâches change de couleur
BTo free up space on the hard diskPour libérer de l'espace sur le disque dur
CNew malware appears daily and old definitions miss itDe nouveaux logiciels malveillants apparaissent chaque jour et les anciennes définitions les ignorent
DTo renew the Windows licence each monthPour renouveler la licence Windows chaque mois
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