COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
ETHICS IN COMPUTING
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Question
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These programs record virtually everything you do on your computer and are used by employers to search employee e-mail and computer files.
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Spyware
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Freeware
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Employee-monitoring software
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Cookies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is spyware? Spyware is a term that refers to malicious software that is purposely designed to access a computer and record its activity. Spyware can track and record a user’s browsing habits, login credentials, passwords, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is one type of malicious software (malware) that collects information from a computing system without your consent. Spyware can capture keystrokes, screenshots, authentication credentials, personal email addresses, web form data, internet usage habits, and other personal information.
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