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

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Spyware is designed to collect information about users without their knowledge, often for advertising purposes or more malicious intent, such as stealing personal information.

Which Statement Best Describes Spyware