To understand the difference between Antivirus and Anti-Malware, it is necessary to first understand what a Virus is and what a malware is. It might sound simple, but it is a confusing matter for those who are trying to deploy security systems for their home PCs or event vast IT infrastructures. What is a virus? A computer virus is much like the flu virus (where it derives its name from) that spreads from system to system and has an ability to duplicate itself. Executed intentionally or unintentionally it modifies other computer programs by inserting its own code and causing unexpected and damaging effects. It is basically a malicious program and thus can be categorized as malware. Virus...
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