病毒和勒索软件之间的区别

1.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。当计算机程序附带病毒运行时，它会执行某些操作，例如从计算机系统中删除文件。病毒无法通过远程控制。

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。

病毒和勒索软件之间的区别：

Virus	Ransomware
A Virus is a malicious executable code attached to another executable file which can be harmless or can modify or delete data.	Ransomware is a form of malware designed to block access from system until a ransom fee is paid.
Resident and Non -resident viruses are two types of Virus.	Crypto, Wanna Cry, Cerber and locker are type of Ransomwares.
Virus is a type of Malware.	Ransomware is one of the type of malware.
Antivirus software are used for protection against viruses.	Ransomware is more harmful among all the malware as the only way of removal is to pay a ransom to its creator.
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.
Viruses are executed via executable files.	Ransomware is generally spread through phishing emails having malicious attachments.
The main objective of virus is to modify the information.	The main objective of ransomware is to take money by gaining access.