1.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。
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。
间谍软件和勒索软件之间的区别:
S.No. | SPYWARE | RANSOMWARE |
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1. | Spyware is a form of malware designed to collect your personal information. | Ransomware is a form of malware designed to block access from system until a ransom fee is paid. |
2. | Spyware is one of the type of malware. | Ransomware is one of the type of malware. |
3. | Spyware can be detected and removed by the anti-spyware program. | Ransomware is more harmful among all the malware as the only way of removal is to pay a ransom to its creator. |
4. | The main objective of the spyware is to monitor the activity of the system. | The main objective of ransomware is to take money by gaining access. |
5. | It provides profit to the third party by collecting data of user without his awareness. | It also provides profit to the attacker by demanding money in return. |
6. | It is unknowingly install the product when they install some other software or freeware. | It is generally spread through phishing emails having malicious attachments. |
7. | Bonzibuddy, Cydore and Downloadware are some examples of spyware. | Crypto, Wanna Cry, Cerber and locker are some of the examples of Ransomwares. |