Which pair of terms describes an add-on that purports to serve a useful function while transmitting user data and displaying pop-up boxes without the user's knowledge or permission?
Adware: Software that displays unwanted advertisements.
Spyware: Software that covertly collects user data without consent.
The combination of adware and spyware often masquerades as a legitimate add-on but operates maliciously.
Key Characteristics:
Adware displays pop-up advertisements, while spyware transmits user data to external parties.
Both operate without the user’s permission or knowledge.
Incorrect Options Analysis:
A. Downtime and uptime: Relates to system availability, not malicious software.
B. Hackers and viruses: Refers to broader cybersecurity threats, not specific software.
C. Ethics and cost: Unrelated to malicious software behavior.
References and Documents of Information Technology Management:
"Adware and Spyware: Detection and Prevention" (SANS Institute).
ITIL Information Security Practices (Axelos).
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