Whats The Difference Between Spyware and a Computer Virus?
Both spyware and computer viruses can wreak havoc on your computer but they are different. This post explains the difference between spyware and a computer virus. Spyware Spyware is a program that collects someone’s secret information like his or her online banking information or credit card information inappropriately and without proper consent. Spyware can get installed in your computer in many ways. Many of us click ‘OK’ inadvertently while browsing the Internet or at the time of installing or downloading software and thus can be infected with spyware. It can steal information from your computer while you are doing something else. Computer Virus A computer virus is a program that can replicate itself on a computer without the permission of the user. Typically, they are created to spread malicious software from one computer to another. This is known as malware. This malicious software can be programmed to damage your important software or delete data saved on your computer. They can
