Which of the following is the common term for software designed to steal information, disrupt files and an operating system's integrity, and spy on a user's activity?

The correct answer is A. Malware. Malware (short for 'malicious software') is the broad, umbrella term that encompasses all software intentionally designed to cause harm, steal data, disrupt systems, or spy on users. It includes viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojans, rootkits, worms, and more. Because the…

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AMalware
BSpyware
CRootkit
DVirus

How the community answered

(39 responses)

A
95% (37)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

Malware (short for 'malicious software') is the broad, umbrella term that encompasses all software intentionally designed to cause harm, steal data, disrupt systems, or spy on users. It includes viruses, spyware, ransomware, Trojans, rootkits, worms, and more. Because the question describes multiple harmful behaviors (stealing, disrupting, spying), 'malware' is the correct overarching term. Spyware (B) is a specific type of malware focused only on covert surveillance and data collection. A rootkit (C) is a specific type of malware designed to gain privileged (root-level) access and hide its presence. A virus (D) is a specific type of malware that self-replicates by attaching to legitimate files.

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