Comparing Two Big Malware Collections

May 13, 2026, 18:12
GlobalTechnology

Introduction

This report looks at two groups that collect bad computer software. These groups are vx-underground and VirusTotal.

Main Body

vx-underground has 30 terabytes of data. VirusTotal has 31 petabytes of data. This is a very big difference. AI researchers use this data to stop cyber attacks. Imagine the data as hard drives. vx-underground needs 30 drives. This stack is 30 inches high. VirusTotal needs 31,744 drives. This stack is 2,645 feet high. It is almost as tall as the Burj Khalifa building. It is much taller than the Eiffel Tower.

Conclusion

VirusTotal has much more data than vx-underground.

Learning

⚖️ Comparing Things

When we want to say one thing is 'bigger' or 'better' than another, we use a special pattern. Look at these examples from the text:

  • Much taller than →\rightarrow (Burj Khalifa vs. Eiffel Tower)
  • Much more data than →\rightarrow (VirusTotal vs. vx-underground)

How it works:

  1. Start with the first thing (VirusTotal).
  2. Add a comparison word (Taller / More data).
  3. Use the word than.
  4. End with the second thing (vx-underground).

Quick Tip: Use "much" before the comparison word to show a very big difference.

  • Big difference →\rightarrow Much taller
  • Small difference →\rightarrow Taller

Vocabulary Learning

report
A written or spoken account of events or information.
Example:The teacher gave a report about the class progress.
groups
Collections of people or things that are together.
Example:The groups of students worked on different projects.
collect
To gather items together.
Example:She likes to collect stamps from different countries.
bad
Not good; harmful or undesirable.
Example:The bad weather made the picnic impossible.
computer
An electronic device that processes data.
Example:He uses a computer to write his essays.
software
Programs and operating information used by a computer.
Example:The software helps the computer play games.
data
Facts and details that can be studied or used.
Example:The teacher collected data on how many students liked the book.
difference
The way in which two or more things are not the same.
Example:There is a big difference between summer and winter.
use
To employ something for a purpose.
Example:I will use my phone to call my friend.
stop
To bring to an end or halt.
Example:Please stop talking while the teacher is speaking.
hard
Firm or solid; not easily broken or damaged.
Example:The rock was very hard and could not be broken.
drives
Devices that store data on a computer.
Example:She plugs her USB drives into the laptop.