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.
Malware
B.
Spyware
C.
Honeypot
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 option C 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 option A 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 option 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.
Reference. “http.//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware”