_________ is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web.
A)Spyware
B)Firmware
C)Freeware
D)Malware

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Spyware is specifically designed to collect information without the user's knowledge or consent. Firmware is a type of software that is embedded into hardware devices and is not designed to gather user information. Freeware is software that is available for free and is not necessarily designed to collect information. Malware is a broader category of software that can include spyware, but it also encompasses other types of malicious software such as viruses and ransomware.

_________ Is Software That Secretly Gathers Information About Users While