On 2015-11-26 06:40, FromTheRafters wrote:
[...]
>   This is one major reason why some of
> us like to emphasize that "virus" and "malware" are different despite
> what the average Joe thinks. [...]

This is like emphasising the difference between "peach" and "fruit". 
Illogical.

Since "malware" includes a number different types of evil (trojans, 
spyware, etc) the "average Joe" quite logically includes viruses. That's 
how a normal language user decodes unfamiliar terminology.

It's important for people to understand the different types of malware, 
so discuss them, instead of emphasizing a difference that's now of 
merely historical interest.

Have a good day,

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Wolf K
kirkwood40.blogspot.ca
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