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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which are common types of malware?
A
Adware
B
Ransomware
C
Key Logger
D
Mouse Hacker
E
Windows Breaker
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of keyloggers: hardware keyloggers and software keyloggers. The two types of keyloggers differ by the way that they log a keystroke. Both types of keyloggers can be used for malicious purposes, including credential theft and identity theft.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of Keystroke Logging Fooled, several employees download and install the malware, allowing the attacker to steal company data by monitoring usernames and passwords. As part of a criminal investigation, law enforcement receives court approval to install physical keyboard logging hardware on a suspect’s computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Trojan. Keylogger may covertly monitor user behaviour and harvest personally identifiable information including names and passwords, keystrokes from emails, chat programs, websites visited, and financial activity.

Detailed explanation-4: -A keylogger is an insidious form of spyware. You enter sensitive data onto your keyboard, believing nobody is watching. In fact, keylogging software is hard at work logging everything that you type. Keyloggers are activity-monitoring software programs that give hackers access to your personal data.

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