COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
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What is adware?
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Causes adverts to appear
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Deletes files
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Adware refers to a type of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer or device. Adware is commonly activated unknowingly when users are trying to install legitimate applications that adware is bundled with.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adware, also known as advertisement-supported software, generates revenue for its developers by automatically generating adverts on your screen, usually within a web browser. Adware is typically created for computers but can also be found on mobile devices.
Detailed explanation-3: -The advertisements produced by adware are sometimes in the form of a pop-up, sometimes in an “unclosable window", and sometimes injected into web pages.
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