<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAs mentioned above, it is any unwanted malicious code that is designed to harm and contaminate the host system. It can include everything from viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, adware, nagware and others. It also includes an advances malware called ransomware that is used to commit virtual financial frauds. Let us look at some of the above threats in short\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spyware:<\/strong> This malicious software is installed on a computing device without the knowledge of the end-user to track his or her activities. Deriving its name from spying, this software does exactly that and gather information about the person or organization and sends it to the attackers without any consent or permission of the user. Tojans, adware, cookies, keyloggers are certain types of spyware.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTrojans:<\/strong> This word comes from the deceptive Trojan horse that was used as a subterfuge by the Greeks to smuggle an army into the impenetrable city of Troy. Likewise a computer Trojan Horse enters a system by establishing utmost trust but then perform mischievous activities like stealing information, taking over the system, making network source unavailable, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWorms:<\/strong> The primary function of a computer worm is to infect other computers and remain active of these systems. They might not steal anything but definitely cause harm to the system by consuming bandwidth or destroying files,<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdware:<\/strong> This advertising-support software is the most annoying malware ever since it presents ads that users encounter while installing something. It is programmed to generate revenue for the creator by supplying him information on the type of sites the user visits and thus present him related content. Not all of it causes any harm but can be affect your computer\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow that we know the difference between malware and virus, it will be easier to understand what is Antivirus and Anti-malware. When these harmful programs enter your systems they can do a lot of damage. Apart from spoiling your programs, they can also steal from you by getting illegal access to your financial details online. Thus, software and IT companies have come up with various types of tools that can help prevent or resolve such infections. Antivirus software gained super popularity when viruses started affecting systems all over the world. They help erect a shield of protection around your systems so that viruses cannot get in. Similarly, there are many anti-malware software<\/a> which are believed to provide wider protection. However, since malware is a broader term, it is important to understand which software helps with what kinds of malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, a certain software can scan your system for as much as possible but can it provide protection against malwares that affect your PCs when you are surfing, installing applications and opening files. While another software can give you an on-access antivirus scan another can provide and on-demand anti-malware scan and cover all your fronts. The tool also needs to be updated with all the new security issues that are popping up daily across the World Wide Web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n