Which malware is used to gather information about a user and then, without the user's consent, sends the information to another entity?
- Adware
- Rootkit
- Spyware
- Virus
- Ransomware
Explanation: Spyware is similar to adware but is used to gather information about the user and then send it to threat actors without the user’s consent. Spyware can be a low threat, gathering browsing data, or it can be a high threat capturing personal and financial information.
Exam with this question: 3.4.4 Check Your Understanding - Malware
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