What Is a Particularly Sinister Quality of Spyware

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is a particularly sinister quality of spyware?

• A) It replicates itself, using up valuable computer memory.
• B) It often disguises itself as helpful software.
• C) It consumes bandwidth by flooding user inboxes with junk e-mail.
• D) It often leads to wireless mooching.
• E) It is completely legal.

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Definitions:

Harold Kelley

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