________________ Is a Special Class of Adware That Collects Specific

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Short Answer

________________ is a special class of adware that collects specific information about you, ranging from general demographics to credit card and social security numbers, using the user's Internet connection in the background without his/her knowledge or explicit permission.

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Definitions:

Investment

The allocation of resources, usually money, in assets or ventures expecting future financial returns, appreciation, or income.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal amount of an asset's cost to each year of its useful life.

Payback Period

The length of time it takes to recover the initial investment cost through the accumulated cash flows from an investment.

Simple Rate

A term that could refer to a basic or straightforward interest rate, without compounding effects.