Question

________________ are unnecessary software which infiltrates user’s system, spy on user’s activities, stealing internet usage data & sensitive information of that user.

(a) Shareware

(b) Spyware

(c) Ransomware

(d) Freeware

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Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Spyware

Explanation: Spyware is preventable software that spy on user’s activities, stealing internet usage data & sensitive information of that user. Spyware is categorized as a sub-type of malware intended to spy & gain access to or damage the system data, without your acquaintance.