Malware and Viruses: What's the difference?

Worms

This type of malware will replicate itself and destroys information and files saved on the host PC. It works to eat up all the system operating files and data files on a drive.

Trojan

Trojans are a type of virus that are designed to make a user think they are safe program and run them. They may be programmed to steal personal and financial information.

Ransomware

an advanced type of malware that restricts access to the computer system until the user pays a fee.

Viruses

is a contagious piece of code the infects the other software on the host system and spreads itself once it is run. It is mostly known to spread when software is shared between computers.This acts more like a parasite.

Phishing

malicious software that gains your access codes to personal and financial information.

Malware

malware refers to any malicious software, including a computer virus. Spyware and adware, Trojan horses, worms and ransomware are examples of malware. Software specifically written to harm and infect a computer system.

antivirus software

software that protects your personal information.

Adware

software which shows advertisements for the purpose of getting revenue for its author. Not all adware has malicious intent, but it becomes a problem anyway because it harms computer performance and can be annoying.

Spyware

this type of malicious software, spies on you, tracks your internet activities. Some spyware like key loggers may be installed intentionally in an organization to monitor activities of employees. It is difficult to detect and lets hackers spy on your online activity.