ANTI-VIRUS PROTECTION OF PROGRAMS AND DATABASES IN THE ACCOUNT

The article is devoted to the problems of protection against viruses and malicious programs of computers, electronic devices and computer networks in accounting systems. The purpose of the article is to reveal the extent of damage that viruses can cause, to analyze and identify the best anti-virus programs operating today in Ukraine, to determine their ability to prevent and eliminate possible threats from the action of viruses in accounting systems. A set of well-known scientific methods and techniques was used to achieve the research goal and solve the relevant problems: the abstract-logical method, the method of logical synthesis, methods of analysis and synthesis. The abstract-logical method was used for generalization, formulation of conclusions and recommendations. The method of logical synthesis was used to theoretically justify the importance of studying the problems of protecting modern accounting systems from computer viruses. The methods of analysis and synthesis made it possible to determine a number of modern antivirus programs recommended for use in Ukraine to protect databases in accounting systems. The study analyzed the damage caused by the penetration of viruses into computers and determined measures to stop the spread of viral software products. The problem of virus infection in various spheres of human activity, including in accounting systems, is highlighted. The classification of antivirus programs is presented, among which such types of programs as «detectors» (scanners), phages, auditors, guards, and vaccines have become the most widespread. Examples of the largest virus attacks in the history of the development of information technologies in various countries of the world are given. A comparative analysis of various anti-virus programs was carried out and ways to ensure comprehensive protection of the computer against any cyber threats were determined. It is justified that the best antiviruses recommended for use in Ukraine are such programs as: Norton 360; Avast Free Antivirus; Avira Free Antivirus; McAfee Internet Security; F-Secure SAFE; ESET NOD32. It has been proven that the development of measures to protect programs and databases in accounting is an urgent task today. The most effective antivirus programs were determined and their mechanism of searching for different types of viruses was considered. Information on antivirus prevention of computers, computer networks, databases in accounting systems is covered in detail.