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FC0-U61 · Question #311

Which of the following software displays advertisements, whether or not the user has consented?

The correct answer is D. Adware. Adware is a type of software that automatically displays advertisements to the user, often without their explicit consent.

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Question

Which of the following software displays advertisements, whether or not the user has consented?

Options

  • ATrojan horse
  • BHoneypot
  • CSpyware
  • DAdware

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    8% (2)
  • D
    88% (23)

Why each option

Adware is a type of software that automatically displays advertisements to the user, often without their explicit consent.

ATrojan horse

A Trojan horse is malicious software disguised as legitimate software that, once installed, performs harmful actions beyond displaying ads, such as creating backdoors or stealing data.

BHoneypot

A honeypot is a security mechanism designed to lure and trap cyber attackers, collecting information about their techniques, not to display advertisements.

CSpyware

Spyware monitors user activity and collects personal information without consent, often for marketing or data brokering, but its primary function is not to display advertisements directly, though it can contribute to targeted ads.

DAdwareCorrect

Adware is software that displays unwanted advertisements on a user's computer, often bundled with legitimate software or downloaded without clear disclosure, serving ads whether or not the user has consented.

Concept tested: Malware types - Adware

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/adware

Topics

#adware#malware#cybersecurity threats

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