1.广告软件:
广告软件并非完全恶意,但出于恶意目的,它们确实破坏了用户的隐私。它们在计算机的桌面或单个程序内显示广告(出现弹出窗口)。它们主要附带免费使用的软件,因此是此类开发人员的主要收入来源。他们基本上会监视您的兴趣并显示相关的广告。攻击者可能在软件中嵌入了恶意代码,广告软件可以监视您的系统活动,甚至可能危害您的计算机。
2.间谍软件:
间谍软件是一种执行某些任务的恶意软件,其中包括监视和跟踪用户操作以及收集个人数据。间谍程序通常会自行安装在用户计算机上,并通过在用户不知情的情况下收集用户数据来向第三方提供收益。而且,间谍软件通过在系统中后台运行来窃取用户的密码和个人信息。
广告软件和间谍软件之间的区别:
S.No. | ADWARE | SPYWARE |
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1. | Adware is similar to a spyware and it can be both intrusive and difficult to eradicate. | Spyware is a form of malware designed to collect your personal information. |
2. | The main objective of adware is to monitor your interests and display relevant ads. | The main objective of the spyware is to monitor the activity of the system. |
3. | Adware can be detected and removed by the antivirus program. | Spyware can be detected and removed by the anti-spyware program. |
4. | It provides profit to the developer by generating online advertisement. | It provides profit to the third party by collecting data of user without his awareness. |
5. | It is unknowingly attached with free to use software, distributed through pop-up windows. | It is unknowingly install the product when they install some other software or freeware. |
6. | Adware is less harmful than spyware. | Spyware is more harmful as compared. |
7. | Fireball, Appearch, Gator and dollarrevenue are some of the examples of adware. | Bonzibuddy, Cydore and Downloadware are some examples of spyware. |