Difference between Virus and Malware

1. Malware :
Malware is a program designed to gain access to computer systems, normally for the benefit of some third party, without the user’s permission. Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware and other malicious programs.

2. Virus :
A virus is a malicious executable code attached to another executable file which can be harmless or can modify or delete data.

Difference between Virus and Malware :

S. No.	Category	Virus	Malware
1.	Full form	Vital Information Resources Under Seize	Malicious Software
2.	Description	A Virus is a malicious executable code attached to another executable file which can be harmless or can modify or delete data.	Malware is a program designed to gain access to computer systems, normally for the benefit of some third party, without the user’s permission.
3.	Types	Resident and Non -resident viruses are two types of Virus.	Malware includes computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware and other malicious programs.
4.	Protection	Antivirus software are used for protection against viruses.	Antimalware software are used for protection against malware.
5.	Relationship	Virus is a type of Malware.	Malware contains several programs; virus is one of them.