virus, spyware, malware?


  1. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    virus, spyware, malware?


    What is the difference between these various infections? Is there a real difference, or is it just a marketing technique?

    In my mind, everything that infects your computer and causes undesirable results is a virus.

    I think you get my point already, so I will move on. Do the various security products protect against different things? Or do MSE, Avast, and Malwarebytes just protect against infections in general?
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  2. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #2

    "Malware" is a catch-all word for spyware, virus, Trojan, Rootkit, adware, worm, etc...

    What Is the Difference: Viruses, Worms, Trojans, and Bots? - Cisco Systems
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  3. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks Jacee. I'll give that a read.
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  4. Posts : 8,476
    Windows® 8 Pro (64-bit)
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