Which of the following is a software program that collects email addresses of users and creates a mailing list to send unwanted emails to the users?

The correct answer is D. Spambot. Spambot is a software program that collects email addresses of users and creates a mailing list to sent unwanted emails to the users. Answer option C is incorrect. The term malware refers to malicious software, which is a broad class of malicious viruses, including spyware…

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Options

APort scanner
BAdware
CMalware
DSpambot

How the community answered

(25 responses)

A
8% (2)
B
16% (4)
C
4% (1)
D
72% (18)

Explanation

Spambot is a software program that collects email addresses of users and creates a mailing list to sent unwanted emails to the users. Answer option C is incorrect. The term malware refers to malicious software, which is a broad class of malicious viruses, including spyware. Malware is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the consent of the owner. Answer option A is incorrect. A port scanner is a software tool that is designed to search a network host for open ports. This tool is often used by administrators to check the security of their It is also used by hackers to compromise the network and systems. Answer option B is incorrect. Adware is software that automatically downloads and display advertisements in the Web browser without user permission. When a user visits a site or downloads software, sometimes hidden adware software is also downloaded to display advertisement automatically. This can be quite irritating to user. Some adware can also be spyware.

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