Malware:
Malware is an executable binary that is malicious in nature. Malware’s can be used by attackers to perform variety of malicious actions like Spying on the target using Keyloggers or RAT’S, they can also delete your data or encrypt your data for “Ransom”. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware and other malicious programs.
Types of Malware:
1. Viruses
2. Worms
3. Spyware
4. Trojan Horse
5. Logic Bombs
Adware:
Adware is not exactly malicious but they do breach privacy of the users. They display ads on computer’s desktop or inside individual programs. They come attached with free to use software, thus main source of revenue for such developers. They monitor your interests and display relevant ads. An attacker can embed malicious code inside the software and adware can monitor your system activities and can even compromise your machine.
Advertising-supported software:
1. Application software
2. Software as a service
Let's see the difference Between Malware and Adware:
