COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
COMPUTER VIRUSES MALWARE AND HACKING
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Question
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What can spyware do to your computer?
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steal personal information from you
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steal files
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place undesirable material on your computer
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -At its most damaging, spyware will track web browsing history, passwords and other private information, such as email addresses, credit card numbers, personal identification numbers or banking records. All of this information can be gathered and used for identity theft or sold to third parties.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware Definition Spyware is loosely defined as malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent. Spyware can also refer to legitimate software that monitors your data for commercial purposes like advertising.
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