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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of malware is focused on finding personal information?
A
Virus
B
Worm
C
Trojan
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware. Spyware is a form of malware that hides on your device, monitors activity, and steals sensitive information like financial data, account information, logins, and more. Spyware can spread by exploiting software vulnerabilities or else be bundled with legitimate software or in Trojans.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware, also known as “adware, ‘’ is software that sends information from your computer to a third party without your consent. Besides secretly monitoring a user’s behavior, spyware collects personal information, which could lead to identity theft.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spyware is loosely defined as malicious software designed to enter your computer device, gather data about you, and forward it to a third-party without your consent. Spyware can also refer to legitimate software that monitors your data for commercial purposes like advertising.

Detailed explanation-4: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.

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