__________is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent) to determine which commercials to display in the user's Web browser.
A) Adware
B) Silverware
C) Freeware
D) Hardware
E) Select

Question

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Adware is a form of spyware that collects information about a user's browsing habits, such as the websites they visit and the search terms they enter, in order to display targeted advertisements. This is done without the user's consent or knowledge. Silverware and freeware are not related to this type of activity, and hardware is a physical component of a computer system. "Select" is not a viable answer choice.

__________Is a Form of Spyware That Collects Information About a User