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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following software gathers information from a users computer without their consent?
A
A zombie
B
A trojan
C
A worm
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware, also known as “adware, ‘’ is software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware collects your personal information and passes it on to interested third parties without your knowledge or consent. Spyware is also known for installing Trojan viruses. Adware displays pop-up advertisements when you are online.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Definition English: Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user’s Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

Detailed explanation-5: -Spyware is malicious software that enters a user’s computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent. A commonly accepted spyware definition is a strand of malware designed to access and damage a device without the user’s consent.

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