Anti-Malware

Anti-Malware is a solution that maintains computer security and protects sensitive data that is transmitted by a network or stored on local devices. Anti-malware tools employ signature based scanning strategies as well as heuristics to detect rootkits, worms, Trojans and other types of damaging malware. Anti-Malware is similar to Antivirus in that it protects your systems and devices from viruses. Anti-Malware is essentially another version of Anti-Virus, covering additional types of malware. Antivirus depends more on the signatures of known viruses to detect and prevent infections, much like a flu shot. In comparison, Anti-Malware can identify malware based upon abnormal or harmful behaviors rather than signatures, to detect malicious software. 

In general, both protections are advisable for computing systems today.

Source: Fraud Watch Intl.

Additional Reading: Lifehacker: the Difference between Anti-Malware and Antivirus

Related Terms: Antivirus

What does this mean for an SMB?

Regardless of the size, businesses should be employing Anti-Malware on all of their systems. Research has shown that small businesses should especially be employing this anti-malware software, as 60% of small businesses close for good within 6 months following a cyber attack on their company. Having Anti-Malware covering your bases can save your business down the line.  It’s always smart to beef up security whenever you have the means. 

To learn more about the differences between Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware, watch this short video:

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