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Nov 8, 2026 · Information Security
How Antivirus Software Detects Viruses: Signature, Heuristic & Sandbox Analysis
This article explains the three core detection methods used by antivirus software—signature scanning, heuristic analysis, and sandbox execution—detailing their principles, advantages, limitations, and how modern solutions combine them with cloud intelligence and machine learning for layered protection.
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