Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.
A) viruses
B) grayware
C) alertware
D) firmware

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Adware and spyware fall into a category of malicious software known as "grayware." This term distinguishes them from viruses, which are considered more dangerous, and firmware, which is a type of software that is permanently stored in a piece of hardware. ALERTware is not a recognized term.

Adware and Spyware Are Referred to Collectively as ________