A programmer sets up a hidden account within a program to track users’ personal information and habits. The programmer then uses this information to send
targeted email messages to users. Which of the following best describes this hidden account?
A.
Spam
B.
Spyware
C.
Backdoor
D.
Rootkit
My opinion is C backdoor
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A backdoor would be utilized to gain access to a system or program without consent and could be used to install programs or malware. Spyware is a type malware that gathers information without consent from the user.
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I agree with you, but the question ask to describe the hidden account. I keep with alternative C
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The question is worded in a confusing way. But as the hidden account is what’s gathering the info then it is certainly spyware.
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