The general name for malware on a user's PC that collects sensitive information and sends this information to an attacker is ________.
A)keystroke loggers
B)adware
C)spyware
D)data mining software

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Spyware is designed to secretly collect sensitive information from a user's computer and send this information to an attacker without the user's knowledge or consent. Keystroke loggers are a type of spyware that records and sends keystrokes or passwords entered by a user. Adware is a type of software designed to display unwanted advertisements, but it does not typically collect sensitive information. Data mining software is used to extract insights and patterns from large datasets, but it is not considered malicious unless it is used to gather sensitive information without the user's knowledge or consent.

The General Name for Malware on a User's PC That