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Exploit vs Malware - What's the difference?

exploit | malware |

In computing terms the difference between exploit and malware

is that exploit is a program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software while malware is software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

As nouns the difference between exploit and malware

is that exploit is a heroic or extraordinary deed while malware is software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

As a verb exploit

is to use for one’s own advantage.

exploit

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A heroic or extraordinary deed.
  • An achievement.
  • (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use for one’s own advantage.

    • Synonyms

    * take advantage of,

    malware

    English

    (wikipedia malware)

    Noun

    (-)
  • (computing) Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.

    • See also

    * adware * backdoor * dialer, dialler * exploit * key logger * spyware * rootkit * trojan * URL injection * virus * worm * wabbit * -ware ----