virus, spyware, malware?

[Jonathan_King]

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?

 

[Jacee]

"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

 

[Jonathan_King]

Thanks Jacee. I'll give that a read.

 

[Dinesh]

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/60377-virus-spyware-malware-etc-defined.html#post543909