Differences between malwareadware and spyware

Answer 1

Adware is any software program in which can cause advertising banners to pop up on your computer and display advertisements without your consent.

Malware is the term used for malicious software which can be any program or file that is harmful to a computer user

Spyware is malicious software that can hijack,steal your passwords, cripple your computer.

Answer 2

Malware is a very general word for software that deliberately harms, restricts, alters, or stops your computer from working properly where the true purpose of the download or installation is hidden or difficult to find and not clearly explained to the user. The user does not give permission for installation and use. Malware includes adware, spyware, tracking cookies and infectors (worms, viruses, Trojans, backdoors, toolkits). The basic rule for safety is to use both updated anti-spyware and anti-virus software.

Malware can arrive through an internet download, as an email link or attachment, as a file sent between users of instant messaging, social networking communities, peer-to-peer file sharing programs, online games, online Video Games or chatrooms or a link to a malicious webpage. Sometimes when someone downloads a "free" program from the internet, whether the program is for access to a restricted website, to play a game, or to use a peer-to-peer file sharing program, there can be compensation for the privilege of downloading the free software. This compensation can be:

In the form of a phone bill from a long distance internet access connection.

Giving your permission by marking the box that says you already read the "Terms of the Agreement" or the "License Agreement" before downloading. These agreements can say you are giving your permission to the company or website to track or monitor your online activities or behavior for marketing or statistical purposes, or you can be giving your permission for this company or website to use the resources of your computer.

Spyware

Spyware is tracking software that hides itself (runs in the background) and gathers information without the computer owner's or user's knowledge or permission for the benefit of someone else. It uses the computer owner's internet connection without permission to send the collected information to whomever the tracking software designates. This is the reason every home computer should have an invalid default internet connection. Spyware can compromise the safety of your passwords, logon information, financial, or personal information. Information collected can include your online habits and preferences (where you go, where you shop, for what, how much, how often, etc), each key you press on your keyboard, passwords, logon information, account and financial information, online correspondence and conversations or whatever information is stated in the agreement.

What spyware and malware have in common is the ability to collect and distribute your personal information without your permission. Malware can also send and make computer resources and information available to unknown recipients or remote users without your knowledge or permission. Both spyware and malware are possible methods for identity theft since the computer owner or user does not know about or does not provide their permission for the installation and use of the hidden program or file.

Unauthorized software installation without the computer user's or owner's permission can include:

Programs designed to help steal personal user information to commit identity theft without the user or owner of the computer providing their permission to do so.

Botnets - an unlimited number of computers infected with a program designed to simultaneously attack another computer or network without the knowledge or permission of the owner of each infected computer.

Disabling security without the computer owner or user providing their permission

Endless loop pop-up advertisements or adware when the computer user or owner does not deliberately activate the software either through an installed program or through understanding an End-User License Agreement.

Denial of Service attacks

Modem Hijacking - the computer user can incur financial telecommunication charges without their prior permission

Changing browser settings without the computer owner's or user's permission

Evading uninstalls by deceptive or unfair means

Falsifying options for uninstallation

Installing personal and financial information collection features without the computer owner's or user's permission

Installing keystroke logging software on a computer used or owned by someone whom you are not responsible for their safety and conduct .

Regards,

Vishal Nar

Spywares are programs that monitor or log the activity of a computer. This log can then be used later for legal and illegal purposes. An example would be a keylogger. Malware are programs that are designed with malicious intent towards your computer. Some examples of malware include Computer Viruses, worms, trojan horses, and certain spyware. Malware is much harder to categorize because it's not based on specific program features but instead on the intent of the program.

Answer 3

Spyware is software that installs itself on your computer to spy on you

Adware produces all those unwanted popup ads. It is secretly installed when you download and install shareware or freeware.

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Answer 4

Spywares is the type of software which come in your computer without your permission through the net and collect all information of your computer and go out through net. Actually these are send by HACKERS. Adwares are the software application that includes advertisements, which are displayed while the software is running and automatically download.

Answer 5

Malware (which stands for malicious software) is any program, such as a virus or a Trojan Horse, that is designed to infiltrate a computer and cause damage.

Adware is a program that causes pop-up ads to appear on a regular basis, usually advertising for some product. However, because of the annoyance of adware, there are now adware removal tools and some antivirus products detect and remove adware.

Answer 6

Spyware monitors and Adware forces advertisements upon you. Keep in mind that Spyware can also be adware and adware can be spyware.