Software that gathers user information over an Internet connection without the user's knowledge best defines
A) spyware.
B) Trojan horse.
C) zombie.
D) search engine spam.

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Spyware is a type of malicious software that collects users' personal information over the internet without their knowledge or consent. It can track a user's browsing habits, capture keystrokes and steal sensitive data like passwords and credit card numbers. Trojan horse, zombie, and search engine spam do not necessarily involve the collection of user information.

Software That Gathers User Information Over an Internet Connection Without