Question

when using the internet for research, jamie had software installed that he did not consent to. this is called
a. malware
b. spyware
c. a worm
d. a virus

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Malware is a broad term for malicious software, but the scenario here is about software that spies (collects info without consent), so not the best fit.
• Option b: Spyware is software that installs without consent to collect user information, which matches the scenario.
• Option c: A worm is a self - replicating program that spreads across networks, not about unauthorized installation for spying.
• Option d: A virus is a program that attaches to other programs and spreads, not focused on unauthorized installation for data collection.

Answer:

b. spyware