Which type of software searches incoming e-mail and data for indications of a known virus?
A) Malware
B) Firewalls
C) Anti-virus software
D) Routers
E) Spyware

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Anti-virus software is specifically designed to search incoming data and e-mail for known viruses and malware to prevent them from infecting the computer. A firewall is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a network, router directs data traffic on a network, malware is a type of malicious software, and spyware is software that secretly monitors a user's activity.

Which Type of Software Searches Incoming E-Mail and Data for Indications