Which of the following programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet
surfing habits, and Web sites that the user has visited?
A.
Honeypot
B.
Spyware
C.
Malware
D.
Worm
Explanation:
Spyware is a program that takes partial control over a user’s computer without user’s permission.
Spyware programs can collect various types
of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits, and Web sites that the user has visited.
Spyware programs can also interfere with
the control of a user’s computer, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser
activities, accessing Web sites blindly, etc.
Answer A is incorrect. A honeypot is a term in computer terminology used for a trap that is set to
detect, deflect, or in some manner
counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. Generally it consists of a
computer, data, or a network site that appears to
be part of a network, but is actually isolated, and monitored, and which seems to contain
information or a resource of value to attackers.
Answer C is incorrect. The term malware refers to malicious software, which is a broad class of
malicious viruses, including spyware.
Malware is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the consent of the owner.
Answer D is incorrect. A worm is a software program that uses computer networks and security
holes to replicate itself from one
computer to another. It usually performs malicious actions, such as using the resources of
computers as well as shutting down computers.