间谍软件和勒索软件的区别

1. 间谍软件：
间谍软件是一种执行某些任务的恶意软件，包括监视和跟踪用户操作以及收集个人数据。间谍软件程序通常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利润。此外，间谍软件通过在系统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，旨在阻止用户访问自己的系统，直到向勒索软件创建者支付赎金为止。勒索软件比普通恶意软件危险得多，它通过带有受感染附件的网络钓鱼电子邮件进行传播。勒索软件在过去几年出现，可以攻击个人或组织。

间谍软件和勒索软件的区别：

S.No.	SPYWARE	RANSOMWARE
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.