Are there a difference between a malware and a virus?

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I’ve seen while searching for antispyware and even some are also antimalware!

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware

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Malware is a software such as viruses and trojans designed to damage or to cause disruption to a system^^

On the other hand, a virus is a computer program that is part of another and inserts copies of itself, often damaging the integrity of stored data.
It travels with the program that contains it.

-AnimeLover^^

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That means malware is all viruses,spyware,adware and keyloggers isn’t it?

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Malware= malicious software^^

Well u can say that^^

Note: Not all adwares are malicious^^

-AnimeLover^^

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That means malware is all viruses,spyware,adware and keyloggers isn't it?

Malware

“Mal” = malfunction/malicious
“Ware” = software

malfunctionware / maliciousware = any software that cause improper functioning of softwares & designed for malicious intents.

To +AdDicT+,

You’re really fast :slight_smile:

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystroke_logging

little is available from this site… enough for novice.

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1st off…Who invented malwares?

For what reason?

-AnimeLover^^

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@ addict

i found this:

http://bit.ly/406m9g

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@addict

also this:

http://bit.ly/pto6V

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b First Apple Virus:[/b]

Elk Cloner

b First Windows Virus:[/b]

BRAIN

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Wow thanks for the info…

I wonder if the makers of the malware were happy with the results they made^^

-AnimeLover^^