What are the differences between “viruses” and “malware”?
Viruses are a particular type of malware (designed to spread), while malware is a general term used to represent all sorts of unwanted or malicious code. Malware can contain viruses, spyware, adware, Trojans, worms, and more. However, because viruses made headlines a few years ago, most Internet security companies sharpened their marketing on them, which is why they’re named “Antivirus.”
There is no one tool can catch everything, which is why security specialists recommend a layered approach. It’s better to have more than one set of eyes looking at threats from separate angles. Do your research and check out the latest reports on the effectiveness of the various software’s out there because they are changing all the time.
In the end, good browsing practices and general knowledge should be your first line of defense against viruses, malware, and spyware. But, we recommend running a good Antivirus in the background with a malware tool at the same time to cover everything else. This way you’re always protected, and you can scan your system for malware or viruses whenever you want to.
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