The difference between Exploit and Malware
When used as nouns, exploit means a heroic or extraordinary deed, whereas malware means software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.
Exploit is also verb with the meaning: to use for one's own advantage.
check bellow for the other definitions of Exploit and Malware
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Exploit as a noun:
A heroic or extraordinary deed.
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Exploit as a noun:
An achievement.
Examples:
"The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit."
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Exploit as a noun (computing):
A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
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Exploit as a verb (transitive):
To use for one's own advantage.
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Exploit as a verb (transitive):
To forcibly deprive someone of something to which she or he has a natural right.
Examples:
"Materialistic monsters who exploit "kind" folks will not have good outcomes, no matter how much comforts were ill-gained."
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Malware as a noun (computing):
Software which has been designed to operate in a malicious, undesirable manner.