Question

Which of the following activity is not done by spyware?

(a) sell internet usage data

(b) capture credit card details

(c) user’s personal identity

(d) steal signature of the different virus

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Attack Vectors topic in division Understanding Attack Vectors of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(d) steal signature of the different virus

Spyware is a type of malicious software designed to gather sensitive information such as internet usage data, credit card details, or personal identity without the user's consent. However, stealing virus signatures is typically associated with malware like viruses or trojans, not spyware. Spyware primarily focuses on spying on users rather than gathering virus-related information.