What is Antivirus/Antimalware?

Antivirus/Antimalware software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from computers and networks. It typically works by scanning files and system processes for known malware signatures, identifying suspicious behavior, and blocking or removing threats. It is commonly used to protect devices from viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and other types of malware.