Which of the Following Is a Type of Malware That

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of malware that isn't self-replicating and is usually installed by the user without his knowledge. It's primary goal is to invade your privacy by monitoring your system and reporting your activities to advertisers and spammers.

• A) rootkit
• B) Trojan
• C) hoax virus
• D) spyware

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Definitions:

Correlational Studies

Research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a correlation exists, without establishing cause-and-effect.

Antisocial Behavior

A pattern of behavior that is hostile, aggressive, or disruptive to social norms and can harm or disregard the rights of others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Unconditioned Stimulus

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