CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsThreat LandscapeEASYFree question
What type of malware secretly monitors user activity and collects personal information without consent?
- A.Spyware
- B.Worm
- C.Ransomware
- D.Adware
Why A is correct
Spyware covertly monitors user activity including keystrokes, browsing habits, screenshots, and credentials. It transmits collected data to the attacker. Examples include commercial stalkerware (used for domestic abuse) and nation-state spyware like Pegasus (NSO Group).
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