anti-malware
[/ˌæntiˈmælwɛər/]
adjective/noun
anti-malware
1. Software or technology designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) from computers and devices
I installed an anti-malware program to protect my computer from viruses and spyware.
Instalei um programa anti-malware para proteger meu computador de vírus e spyware.
2. Relating to or denoting measures taken against malicious software threats
The anti-malware scan found three suspicious files on my system.
A verificação anti-malware encontrou três arquivos suspeitos no meu sistema.
Anti-malware is a technical computing term widely used in both Brazil and the USA in the context of digital security. It reflects growing concern about cybersecurity in both countries. While English terms are often adopted directly in Portuguese tech communities, some organizations may use 'software de proteção contra malware' or 'proteção contra malware' for clarity with non-technical audiences.
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