B2
malware vs virus
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| malwarenoun/ˈmæl.wer/ | Meaning software made to damage a computer or steal information from it | Goes with detect malware | Example The antivirus program found malware hidden in an email attachment. |
| virusnoun/ˈvaɪ.rəs/ | Meaning a tiny living thing that causes disease; also a program that harms a computer | Goes with catch a virus | Example The flu virus spreads quickly in crowded places like schools and buses. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A infection slowed down every computer.