广告软件和勒索软件的区别

1. 广告软件：
广告软件并不完全是恶意的，但它们确实出于恶意目的侵犯了用户的隐私。它们在计算机桌面或单个程序内显示广告(出现一个弹出窗口)。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。他们基本上会监控您的兴趣并显示相关广告。攻击者可能会在软件中嵌入恶意代码，广告软件可以监控您的系统活动，甚至可以危害您的机器。

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。

广告软件和勒索软件的区别：

S.No.	ADWARE	RANSOMWARE
1.	Adware is similar to a spyware and it can be both intrusive and difficult to eradicate.	Ransomware is a form of malware designed to block access from system until a ransom fee is paid.
2.	Adware is less harmful than ransomware.	Ransomware is more harmful compared.
3.	The main objective of adware is to monitor your interests and display relevant ads.	The main objective of ransomware is to take money by gaining access.
4.	It provides profit to the developer by generating online advertisement.	It also provides profit to the attacker by demanding money in return.
5.	It is unknowingly attached with free to use software, distributed through pop-up windows.	It is generally spread through phishing emails having malicious attachments.
6.	Fireball, Appearch, Gator and dollarrevenue  are some of the examples of adware.	Crypto, Wanna Cry, Cerber and locker are some of the examples of Ransomwares.
7.	Adware can be detected and removed by the antivirus program.	Ransomware is more harmful among all the malware as the only way of removal is to pay a ransom to its creator.