恶意软件和勒索软件之间的区别

1.恶意软件：
恶意软件是一个笼统的术语，用于描述所有类型的恶意软件。攻击者可以使用恶意软件来执行各种恶意操作，例如使用间谍软件对目标进行间谍，破坏数据和资源，在系统中造成错误并降低性能。病毒，特洛伊木马，蠕虫和间谍软件是各种类型的恶意软件，还有其他几种。

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。

恶意软件和勒索软件之间的区别：

S.No.	Malware	Ransomware
1.	Malware is any file or a malicious code, designed to cause damage to a user’s personal computer and network.	Ransomware is a form of malware designed to block access from system until a ransom fee is paid.
2.	Malware refers to a lot of different malicious software.	Ransomware is one of the type of malware.
3.	Malware is delivered via emails, software installations, USB or surfing through internet.	Ransomware is generally spread through phishing emails having malicious attachments.
4.	All other malware programs are less harmful than Ransomware and can be removed by using antivirus progrmas.	Ransomware is more harmful among all the malware as the only way of removal is to pay a ransom to its creator.
5.	Virus, trojan horses, worms and spyware are the various types of malware along with a few others.	Ransomware are of only two types- crypto and locker.
6.	It can control data and resources, cause error, destroy system and slow down the performance.	It provides profit to the ransomware programmers by getting money from user for unlocking the system.