Virus vs. Malware

[littlepigboy5]

This is a screenshot of avast antivirus.  THIS IS THE REASON PEOPLE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MALWARE AND A VIRUS.

 

[The Sloth]

 

[Guest]

Chill. I don't understand the difference between 480 and 1060 too

[Drak3]

Malware is a catch all term. You might as well be yelling "people don't understand the difference between a circle, and a shape."

Also, most legitimate Antivirus software doesn't just cover viruses, they cover an extremely large gamut of known malware.

[WkdPaul]

Your thread was moved to the Programs, Apps and Websites section

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

i think you are confusing a technical term with marketing/branding. The general public were introduced to virus before malware so the anti-virus naming has stuck around. its nothing to get worked up about certainly not worth typing all caps