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What is spyware?
What is spyware?
Spyware is malicious software that enters a user's computer, gathers data from the device and user, and sends it to third parties without their consent.
What is the primary function of spyware?
What is the primary function of spyware?
To collect personal and sensitive information and send it to advertisers, data collection firms, or malicious actors for a profit.
When did the term 'spyware' first appear?
When did the term 'spyware' first appear?
What are the main steps spyware typically follows to infiltrate a system?
What are the main steps spyware typically follows to infiltrate a system?
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Which of the following is a common method for getting spyware?
Which of the following is a common method for getting spyware?
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Match the types of spyware with their descriptions:
Match the types of spyware with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Spyware
- Spyware is a type of malicious software that gathers data from a user's device and sends it to third parties without their knowledge or consent.
Brief History of Spyware
- The term "spyware" was first used in a Usenet article in 1995.
- The term reappeared in 2000 in a press release for a personal firewall product.
How to Get Spyware
- Misleading marketing
- Security vulnerabilities
- Software bundles
- Phishing/spoofing
- Trojans
What does Spyware Do?
- Spyware monitors user activity, such as websites visited and data shared.
- Spyware tracks login details and passwords.
- Spyware detects sensitive data.
Types of Spyware
- Adware: Monitors user activity and sells data to advertisers and malicious actors.
- Infostealer: Scans devices for specific data and instant messaging conversations.
- Keyloggers: Record keystrokes made on an infected device.
- Rootkits: Enable attackers to deeply infiltrate devices by exploiting security vulnerabilities.
- Red Shell: Tracks online activity and is often used by game developers to enhance their games and marketing.
- System monitors: Track user activity, including emails sent, social media sites visited, and keystrokes.
- Tracking cookies: These are small text files that websites place on user's computers to track their browsing activity.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of spyware, its history, and the various types that exist today. Learn how spyware functions, the methods through which it can be introduced to devices, and the potential risks associated with it. Test your knowledge on this important cybersecurity topic.
