广告软件和间谍软件的区别

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. 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。

广告软件和间谍软件的区别：

S.No.	ADWARE	SPYWARE
1.	Adware is similar to a spyware and it can be both intrusive and difficult to eradicate.	Spyware is a form of malware designed to collect your personal information.
2.	The main objective of adware is to monitor your interests and display relevant ads.	The main objective of the spyware is to monitor the activity of the system.
3.	Adware can be detected and removed by the antivirus program.	Spyware can be detected and removed by the anti-spyware program.
4.	It provides profit to the developer by generating online advertisement.	It provides profit to the third party by collecting data of user without his awareness.
5.	It is unknowingly attached with free to use software, distributed through pop-up windows.	It is unknowingly install the product when they install some other software or freeware.
6.	Adware is less harmful than spyware.	Spyware is more harmful as compared.
7.	Fireball, Appearch, Gator and dollarrevenue are some of the examples of adware.	Bonzibuddy, Cydore and Downloadware are some examples of spyware.