FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is a type of malware that is installed on a computer and collects information about users without their knowledge.
A
Freeware
B
Shareware
C
Liteware
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware collects your personal information and passes it on to interested third parties without your knowledge or consent. Spyware is also known for installing Trojan viruses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is a form of malware that hides on your device, monitors your activity, and steals sensitive information like bank details and passwords.

Detailed explanation-3: -Installed on your computer without your knowledge, spyware is designed to track your browsing habits and internet activity. Spying capabilities can include activity monitoring, collecting keystrokes, and harvesting of account information, logins, financial data, and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -Whenever spyware is used for malicious purposes, its presence is typically hidden from the user and can be difficult to detect. Some spyware, such as keyloggers, may be installed by the owner of a shared, corporate, or public computer intentionally in order to monitor users.

Detailed explanation-5: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.

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