Anti-Malware Software
Anti-Malware Software is a type of security software that detects, prevents and removes malware or malicious software, describing a form of malware from attacking a computer, network, and other digital systems. Malware refers to bad programs like viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware, that may compromise the security and functionality of a system.
Key Features of Anti-Malware Software:
Detection: It detects malicious files, programs or behaviour patterns which may damage the system.
Prevention: Prevents malware from downloading or running on the device, often in real-time.
Removal: Eliminates malware safely from a contaminated system so that it restores normal usage.
Real-Time Protection: Always scans the system for any suspicious activity or threats.
Quarantine: Saves detected threats to isolate them from doing any further damage until the user can delete or restore the file.
Automatic Updates: Updates its malware database regularly to protect the system from newly emerging threats.
The systems must be secured through anti-malware software in order to protect it from various kinds of cyberattacks, unauthorized access, and data breaches that are caused by various kinds of malicious software.