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Malware vs Virus: What is the Difference and Similarities?

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With new technological advancements continuously emerging, cybersecurity is becoming a paramount concern for individuals and organizations alike. Among the plethora of cyber threats, two terms are often used interchangeably, i.e., malware and virus.

What is Malware?
Malicious software, commonly known as malware, is used to describe any software program that can infect a computer, network, or server for malicious purposes. In simple terms, “malware” is an umbrella term that refers to malicious programs or code harmful to systems.

What is Virus?
A virus or computer virus is a specific type of malware that replicates itself and spreads across programs or systems. The main target of computer viruses is Windows users because there are more Windows users worldwide than Mac, and hackers always want more potential victims.

The following article can give you brief information about the difference between malware and viruses, Click the link to get the full explanation.

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