What Is a Special Class of Adware That Collects Data

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is a special class of adware that collects data about the user and transmits it over the Internet without the user's knowledge or permission?

• A)spyware
• B)hacker
• C)drive-by hacking
• D)adware

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Definitions:

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