_____ are the files that form a database of all the current virus signatures used by the antivirus software for malware detection.

A) Windows Defender Firewall
B) Definitions
C) Windows Security
D) Protections

Virus Signatures

Distinct patterns or markers in the code of viruses used by antivirus software to identify and block malware.

Definitions

Explanations or interpretations of the meanings of words, phrases, or terms, typically found in dictionaries or glossaries.

Antivirus Software

Security software designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software and viruses from computers and networks.