Difference between malware and adware

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Difference between malware and adware

Posted by Ajay Papnai 6 years, 5 months ago

CBSE > Class 10 > Computer Applications (165)

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Gaurav Seth 6 years, 5 months ago

Malware is a combination of the words “Malicious” and “Software". Its an umbrella term to describe any software that is used to cause harm or to steal/breach data. (Trojans, worms, viruses, etc.)

Adware is a form of Malware that usually comes prepackaged with software that is downloaded. It will mainly cause a lot of unwanted pop-ups and unclosable windows to appear on your computer. These pop-ups often have links that will direct to harmful sites, and scams.

Adware isn’t necessarily illegal, but malware is.

Adware = Advertising Software

(Crammed with ads, ew)

Malware = Malicious Software

(Bad for my computer’s health)

Spyware = Spying Software

(Like being stalked)

Malware is a giant, umbrella term for software that does bad things to you.

Adware gives you stupid, useless bloatware (read: programs you should and may never use) and advertisements.

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Ayush Maan 6 years, 5 months ago

Malware is a form of software or malicious code that is written to infect someone's computer. ... Malware includes viruses, spyware, or Trojan horse programs. Adware can include non-malicious types that are voluntarily downloaded. The problem is that these programs can tie up system resources and slow the computer down. ........This is your answer

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Ayush Maan 6 years, 5 months ago

Sorry

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Ayush Maan 6 years, 5 months ago

Both networks are capable of allowing some customization to include your branding. Facebook allows likes and friends while Twitter's call to action is to follow. Inside of Facebook you will Like or Share something. Yet inside of Twitter you will ReTweet or Favorite Something.

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