Software that is used to obtain private user information such as a user's keystrokes or copies of e-mail is referred to as:
A) spyware.
B) a backdoor.
C) browser parasite.
D) adware.

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Spyware is specifically designed to track a user's activities and obtain data without their consent or knowledge. Backdoors are a type of software that allows unauthorized access to a system or network, but it is not designed for obtaining private user information. Browser parasites are programs that modify a user's web browser configuration, often for advertising purposes. Adware is software that displays advertisements to users, but it does not necessarily obtain private user information.

Software That Is Used to Obtain Private User Information Such