Saturday, September 17, 2011

Differences between Spyware and Malware




Many people assume that spyware and malware are the two terms are interchangeable.But in reality, both terms are different concepts. Malware is a general term for malicious software installed on users' computers without their permission. Spyware is one of the programs in question, in which spyware is software that is behind the screen (background) and spy and collect user information to be transmitted, and used for personal gain. 

Spyware and malware on your computer when users inadvertently download through various methods. For example, a link in spam emails and download files that have been infected with malware, the most common spyware and malware can get into the team. 

The best way to avoid this is to the anti-spyware software and other security software (like antivirus, firewall, etc.) to use from reliable sources. The software is intended to alert the user when suspicious activity. Even if your computer has been infected, you can use the software to get rid of spyware and other malware. 

So basically is malware (malicious software) is a general term for any malware and annoying to describe. While most spyware - which is a type of malware - software that is designed to be undetectable by the user and work for the spy (spy) activities of the victim.

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