Anti-malwaresoftware is specifically designed to detect, quarantine, and remove malicious software from a system. It is the most appropriate tool for protecting a computer after a suspicious or infected file is downloaded.
“Anti-malware software scans downloaded files and running processes to identify and remove malicious software, providing real-time protection against viruses, trojans, and spyware.” — CompTIA ITF+ Study Guide
Other options:
B. Firewall – Prevents unauthorized access but doesn’t clean infections
C. Patching – Prevents exploitation of known vulnerabilities, not infection removal
D. Permissions – Limit access but do not remove malware
Correct answer: A
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