Difference between antivirus and anti-malware?

Antivirus:

• Job: Specialized in hunting down and eliminating computer viruses.
• Focus: Primarily concerned with traditional virus infections.

Anti-Malware:

• Job: A broader defender against various malicious software.
• Focus: Covers a wide range, including viruses, Trojans, spyware, and more.

In Everyday Terms:

• Antivirus is like a virus detective.
• Anti-Malware is like a digital superhero, protecting against various digital villains.

While the terms are often used interchangeably, both are your digital guardians against different types of online threats.