Scareware和勒索软件之间的区别

1.恐吓软件：
Scareware是一种恶意软件，是一种伪造为合法计算机安全软件的恶意软件，声称可以检测到受影响的计算机上实际上不存在的各种威胁。然后，用户被告知，他们必须购买安全软件来修复计算机，并被激进的弹出式通知所困扰，直到他们提供信用卡号并为毫无价值的安全软件产品支付所需的金额。

2.勒索软件：
勒索软件是一种恶意软件，旨在阻止用户从自己的系统访问，直到向勒索软件创建者支付了勒索费用为止。勒索软件比常规的恶意软件危险得多，并且通过具有感染附件的网络钓鱼电子邮件进行传播。勒索软件已经出现在最近几年，并且可以攻击个人或组织。

Scareware和Ransomware之间的区别：

S.No.	Scareware	Ransomware
1.	Scareware is a tool to help fix your system but when the software is executed it will infect your system or completely destroy it.	Ransomware is a form of malware designed to block access from system until a ransom fee is paid.
2.	The main objective of scareware is to frighten people into purchasing or installing the software.	The main objective of ransomware is to take money by gaining access.
3.	As it is a scam, your computer is safe.	This is unsafe with various degrees of seriousness.
4.	In this, user should immediately close the browser.	In this, user should restore the PC to gain access.
5.	It displays windows – style popups.	It displays a software.
6.	It downloads malware to your computer.	It locks your computer and makes it unusable.
7.	Recovery includes running a full scan with an updated antivirus software.	Recovery includes restoring the PC.
8.	It steals your data.	It locks your computer and encrypts your personal data for ransom.
9.	DriveCleaner, WinAntivirus, ErrorSafe, WinFixer and XP Antivirus are some of the examples of scareware.	Crypto, Wanna Cry, Cerber and locker are some of the examples of Ransomwares.
10.	It is less harmful as compared.	It is more harmful.
11.	It give unauthorized access and control of the system to the hackers.	It provides profit to the ransomware programmers by getting money from user for unlocking the system.