Which statement best describes spyware? a. It is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web. b. It is encryption security that manages transmission security on the Internet. c. 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. d. It is an attack that floods a server with service requests to prevent legitimate users’ access to the system.

A)It is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web

Explanation:

spyware can be regarded as term used in describing software that has malicious behavior. This behavior is one in which the software will send information of a person or organization to another entity in a way that will violate their privacy and can do some harm to the user. It should be noted that spyware is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web.

the answer would be d. online forums.

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