Question

Using _____________ for doing competitive information gathering is a crime.

(a) Spyware

(b) Antivirus

(c) Anti-malware

(d) Adware

I got this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Information Gathering Phase & Techniques topic in division Phases of Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Spyware

Easiest explanation: By the name of competitive information gathering if done in the form of active attack using malware or by other illicit means can put your hired hacker or your company at stake. It’s a cyber-crime.