What's the Difference Between Viruses and Malware?

Are all the things people call "computer viruses" actually viruses?

[GlazedDonut]

Funny how this is recommended during the times of Corona

[Guergeiro]

Once I learned, the best antivirus you can have is yourself. Of course it took me a while to understand this (because I always felt "protected" by my antivirus).

[fckinethanol]

Kids these days be catching viruses on their computer phones. Back in my day we used to catch measles.

[marcinnawrocki]

I work in AV buisness for some time. Back then in "I Love You." worm days I had that great idea for prank (on day of "I love you" outbreak). My idea was to send "I love You" email to all coworkers, with picture of some hearts and roses attached. I never ever seen all my bosses and admins move so fast to my desk. I just wanted to tell them that i love them, really.

[someitguy]

I found keeping systems patched, and not clicking on everything that comes my way, does a much better job than "strong up to date anti-virus software". It is interesting to see Windows Defender bundled with Server 2016. That was an odd setting to run across on the latest core install I did.

[CoolspyGaming]

Could you continue with a Antivirus video? How does programs like those know what is a virus and what is not?

[Ritcherscream]

Jeff Goldbloom taking down an alien mothership with a virus did blow my mind as a kid though.

[monkeywithocd]

You never mentioned that malware is the generic term for *all* malicious software, including viruses.

[DavidMiddleton]

Congratulations Peter Burling on successfully winning the Americas Cup! The world's oldest sporting trophy!
Awesome that you're straight back to your usual job

[Samo_Adams]

I only use windows defender and I never got infected since 2010!

[slap_my_hand]

You didn't really explain malware

[dmchld]

I don't remember the last time I had anti virus software installed. There has only been a couple of time I had a virus/malware, but trusty google and safe mode has saved me multiple times from a complete fresh format.

[LaughBitss]

You guys are amazing! Keep up the good work :)

[theorderofvideogames]

"I've had enough of Starbuck's charging me $5 for my latte!" LoL

[shumailzohra]

The way he conveys his idea is awesome 👌👌

[de_stroyed]

I use COMODO Internet Security, it's one of the best software out there. It's has a thing called "sandbox" and let's say you get a Ransomeware on your PC and starts encrypting everything, COMODO will sandbox it and you can revert all the changes made by the Randsomeware in a single click. Happened to be once, and it worked. I love it.

[Razear]

In 2017, even viruses can get triggered.

[TheRawrMuffiin]

You should include what types of software are very reliable to purchase too. That would help!

[darakom]

Malware is a portmanteau of "malicious software". A virus is a specific type of malware that when executed replicates itself by injecting code or modifying other applications.

[memestation]

just watched an pulseway ad with linus in it