Antivirus tools use Threat Definitions to detect harmful software and malicious computer activity. Threat Definitions tell VIPRE what to look for when scanning your computer, scanning incoming emails, and actively protecting your computer.
As time passes, hackers design and create more sophisticated malware and continuously change their techniques to remain undetected by antivirus tools. We regularly release Threat Definitions updates when new malicious signatures are discovered to counter this situation.
This section provides you with information about: