Yes, but only some antivirus programs offer protection
against all types of malware. While built-in tools from
Windows and Apple are effective against traditional viruses,
they often fall short against newer threats like ransomware,
rootkits, cryptojackers, and spyware.
This is because different types of malware have unique
behaviors—ransomware encrypts files, cryptojackers use your
resources to mine cryptocurrency, and spyware secretly
shares your data with hackers.
In contrast, companies like TotalAV and Norton provide
specialized anti-malware tools designed to detect a broad
spectrum of threats. Their solutions monitor network
traffic, disk usage, and system files to deliver real-time
protection against various types of malware.