Definition
Heuristic virus is a term for viruses that heuristic analysis detects. This method allows antivirus programs to identify potential threats based on behavior instead of virus signatures.
Heuristic Virus Detection
Heuristic detection checks if a suspicious program:
- Doesn’t close after performing its tasks.
- Behaves like known malware.
- Tries to modify operating system files.
- Attempts to write to the disk.
How to Avoid Heuristic Viruses
- Keep your software up-to-date.
- Avoid clicking on suspicious links.
- Install a reliable antivirus to scan downloaded files for malware.
- Avoid downloading from unknown sources.