What does the term "Smart Query Filter" refer to in Smart Scan?

The term "Smart Query Filter" in the context of Smart Scan refers to a compressed index file for threat information. This functionality enhances the efficiency of malware detection by allowing system scans to leverage a pre-computed index. Instead of scanning every file on a system during a scan, the Smart Query Filter lets the system quickly reference the index, which contains information about identified threats, allowing for a more targeted approach when scanning. This results in faster and more effective scans, as the system can focus its resources on files that are more likely to contain threats rather than scanning every file indiscriminately. By using this compressed index, the Smart Scan significantly reduces the time and computational effort required for scanning processes while increasing the accuracy of threat detection.