COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
COMPUTER VIRUSES MALWARE AND HACKING
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Question
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What is the purpose of trackware?
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tracks system activity
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gathers system information
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tracks user habits then relays this information to a third party
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A type of program installed on a person’s computer without the owner’s consent, spyware is designed to secretly divulge one’s private data via the Internet. Spyware may collect and transmit lists of all the Web sites that a person visits, for example.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware collects useful information for commercial benefit. This could include: Tracking your browsing habits and monitoring program use for marketing purposes. Redirecting you to advertising sites, and distasteful or compromised sites.
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