NETWORK SECURITY
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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Malicious software (malware)
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Adware
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Spyware
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Phishing
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Detailed explanation-1: -Spyware is a program installed on your computer, usually without your explicit knowledge, that captures and transmits personal information or Internet browsing habits and details to its user. Spyware enables its users to monitor all forms of communications on the targeted device.
Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware is a type of malware (malicious software) installed on your computer without your consent to monitor or control your computer use.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.