蠕虫和广告软件之间的区别

1.蠕虫：
蠕虫类似于病毒，但它不会修改程序。它越来越多地自我复制，从而导致计算机系统变慢。蠕虫可以通过遥控器进行控制。蠕虫的主要目标是吃掉系统资源。

2.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。

蠕虫和广告软件之间的区别：

S.No.	WORMS	ADWARE
1.	A Worm is a form of malware that replicates itself and can spread to different computers via Network.	Adware is similar to a spyware and it can be both intrusive and difficult to eradicate.
2.	The main objective of worms to eat the system resources.	The main objective of adware is to monitor your interests and display relevant ads.
3.	Worms can be detected and removed by the Antivirus and firewall.	Adware can be detected and removed by the antivirus program.
4.	It doesn’t need a host to replicate from one computer to another.	It require host is needed for spreading.
5.	It can give unauthorized access and control of the system to the hackers.	It provides profit to the developer by generating online advertisement.
6.	It is less harmful as compared.	Adware is more harmful as compared.
7.	Morris Worm, Storm Worm and SQL Slammer are some of the examples of worms.	Fireball, Appearch, Gator and dollarrevenue are some of the examples of adware.
8.	Worms are executed via weaknesses in system.	It is unknowingly attached with free to use software, distributed through pop-up windows.