Which of the following kinds of programs displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on webpages, email, or other Internet service?
A)spyware
B)phishing
C)adware
D)trojan horse

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Adware is software that displays online advertisements in various forms, such as banners or pop-up windows, on webpages, email, or other Internet services. Spyware is a type of malicious software that secretly gathers information about a user's activity and sends it back to the attacker. Phishing is a scam that tricks users into giving away sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program but actually has a malicious purpose.

Which of the Following Kinds of Programs Displays an Online