Does Bitdefender Total Security include an anti virus software or does it only scan for malware?

Raika

I'm a bit confused.. When I go to the BitDefender Central page. Under "My device" I can click on my desktop… After clicking on my desktop I have the choice to scan and detect my computer for "Malware". It says nothing about viruses so I'm a bit worried that this software only scans for Malware, and not viruses.

So does Bitdefender Total Security include an anti-virus software or is it only for scanning for malware?

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/100800/does-bitdefender-total-security-include-an-anti-virus-software-or-does-it-only-scan-for-malware

Bitdefender Total Security includes antivirus software. While the term "malware" broadly encompasses various types of malicious software, including viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware, and trojans, the use of "malware" in Bitdefender Central's scan option doesn't imply exclusion of viruses. Instead, it reflects a more comprehensive approach to identifying threats during scans.

Rest assured, Bitdefender Total Security effectively protects your computer from viruses and other types of malware.

Regards