Which of the following statements best describes spyware?
A) It is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web.
B) It is an attack that floods a server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.
C) It is encryption security that manages transmission security on the Internet.
D) It is a programming routine built into a system by its designer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access programs or files.

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Spyware is software that tracks user activity and sends gathered data back to the creator without the user's knowledge or consent. It can include keystroke logging, tracking internet usage, and stealing personal information such as login credentials and credit card numbers.

Option B describes a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, where a server is overloaded with traffic to prevent legitimate users from accessing it. 
Option C describes encryption security technology, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), which secure data transmitted over the internet. 
Option D describes a backdoor, a hidden method of access to a system that can bypass security measures.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Spyware