How does antivirus software work?

Norton 360 (by Norton) is one of the best antivirus solutions to help prevent data breaches with strong real-time malware, ransomware, phishing, and identity-theft protection.

An Android Trojan is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate app (e.g., news readers, digital ID apps, or even Google Chrome clones) to trick users into installing it. Once installed, it can:

• Steal banking credentials via overlay attacks.
• Read on-screen encrypted messages (WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal).
• Gain full device control using Accessibility Services and Device Administrator privileges.
• Send sensitive data (location, installed apps) to remote servers.
• Impact: Financial fraud, crypto theft, and privacy breaches.

• Through malicious APKs from unofficial sources or phishing links.
• Fake apps on third-party stores or even compromised Play Store apps.
• Social engineering tricks (e.g., asking for Accessibility permissions to improve app performance).

Yes, Windows 10 does need antivirus software, but it has a built-in antivirus called Microsoft Defender Antivirus, which offers decent protection. So, if you want more features and enhanced security using third party antivirus software can be beneficial.

Antivirus software is used to protect your devices by detecting and removing malicious threats or malware, such as viruses, worms or spyware that can steal data, corrupt files or compromise your privacy.