Anti-malware software detects, prevents, and removes malware through techniques like real-time scanning, scheduled scans, behavioral analysis, signature-based detection, and automatic updates. It is a crucial part of cybersecurity but should be used alongside other practices like keeping systems updated. The global anti-malware protection market is expected to see revolutionary growth through 2029, covering regions like North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.