What is anti-malware software?

Anti-malware software is designed to protect computer systems from malicious software, or malware. This includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware. It typically works by scanning files and network traffic for known malware signatures, detecting suspicious behavior, and removing or quarantining infected files. Common uses include real-time protection, scheduled scans, and manual scans to detect and remove malware threats.