At Malwarebytes, we're all for precision — especially when it comes to two commonly confused cybersecurity concepts that get used interchangeably: antivirus and anti-malware. Sure, both refer to cybersecurity software, but what do these terms actually mean? What is the difference between antivirus and anti-malware, and are they both still relevant in dealing with today's online threats? Let's take a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity semantics and unpack these terms.
