What is malware prevention?

Malware prevention encompasses a range of techniques and tools designed to protect computer systems and networks from malicious software (malware). This includes viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, spyware, and adware. Common methods involve signature-based detection, heuristic analysis, behavior monitoring, sandboxing, and machine learning. Malware prevention software scans files and processes for known malware signatures, analyzes code for suspicious behavior, and isolates potentially harmful programs in a safe environment. It is commonly used by individuals, businesses, and organizations to safeguard sensitive data, maintain system stability, and prevent financial loss.