FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a software that, once installed on your computer, tracks your internet browsing habits and sends you popups containing advertisements related to the sites and topics you’ve visited?
A
Backdoors
B
Adware
C
Malware
D
Bots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware is a type of program that is installed with or without your permission on your personal computers to collect information about users, their computer or browsing habits tracks each and everything that you do without your knowledge and send it to remote user.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware. Adware often includes code that tracks and records users’ personal information and internet browsing habits. This data may be used with the user’s consent to display ads that are tailored to their interests. But the software is classified as spyware if it is done without the user’s knowledge and authorization.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission. Spyware is a kind of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antivirus software protects your device from viruses that can destroy your data, slow down or crash your device, or allow spammers to send email through your account. Antivirus protection scans your files and your incoming email for viruses, and then deletes anything malicious.

Detailed explanation-5: -A computer worm is a type of malware whose primary function is to self-replicate and infect other computers while remaining active on infected systems.

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