1.恶意软件:
恶意软件是一种旨在未经用户许可而通常为了某些第三方的利益而访问计算机系统的程序。恶意软件包括计算机病毒,蠕虫,特洛伊木马,勒索软件,间谍软件和其他恶意程序。
2.病毒:
病毒是附加在另一个可执行文件上的恶意可执行代码,该代码可能无害或可以修改或删除数据。
病毒和恶意软件之间的区别:
S. No. | Category | Virus | Malware |
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1. | Full form | Vital Information Resources Under Seize | Malicious Software |
2. | Description | A Virus is a malicious executable code attached to another executable file which can be harmless or can modify or delete data. | Malware is a program designed to gain access to computer systems, normally for the benefit of some third party, without the user’s permission. |
3. | Types | Resident and Non -resident viruses are two types of Virus. | Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware and other malicious programs. |
4. | Protection | Antivirus software are used for protection against viruses. | Antimalware software are used for protection against malware. |
5. | Relationship | Virus is a type of Malware. | Malware contains several programs; virus is one of them. |