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What is the term for a program that runs in the background without the user's knowledge, monitoring their activities?
What is the term for a program that runs in the background without the user's knowledge, monitoring their activities?
- Spyware (correct)
- Malware
- Virus
- Trojan
Which type of cybercrime involves sending unwanted emails, often for advertising purposes?
Which type of cybercrime involves sending unwanted emails, often for advertising purposes?
- Adware
- Malware
- Spam (correct)
- Phishing
What does a Trojan do when downloaded or installed on a computer?
What does a Trojan do when downloaded or installed on a computer?
- Leaves the PC unprotected (correct)
- Transfers to other computers
- Protects the PC
- Replicates itself
Which cybercrime technique aims to acquire sensitive information like passwords and credit card details?
Which cybercrime technique aims to acquire sensitive information like passwords and credit card details?
What is the term for a more complex form of phishing that exploits the DNS system?
What is the term for a more complex form of phishing that exploits the DNS system?
Which type of intellectual property violation can be excused under 'Fair use' for uses like commentaries and news reports?
Which type of intellectual property violation can be excused under 'Fair use' for uses like commentaries and news reports?
Which program design sends advertisements, particularly pop-ups, to users' screens?
Which program design sends advertisements, particularly pop-ups, to users' screens?
What is the term for software created with the intent of causing harm or gaining unauthorized access to a computer system?
What is the term for software created with the intent of causing harm or gaining unauthorized access to a computer system?
