An antivirus software scans for a specific sequence of bytes, known as a , that indicates the presence of specific malware.
A) script kiddie
B) virus signature
C) CAPTCHA
D) Trojan horse

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Antivirus software uses virus signatures, which are specific sequences of bytes that are unique to a particular malware, to detect and remove viruses from a computer system. By scanning for these virus signatures, the software can identify and eliminate known malware before it can cause damage.

An Antivirus Software Scans for a Specific Sequence of Bytes