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UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (28.08.2024) Shift-II
A keylogger, short for keystroke logger, is a type of cyber threat. Keyloggers are a form of ______.
AWorm
BTrojan Horse
CVirus
DSpyware ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Spyware — A keylogger is a form of spyware, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★A keylogger is a form of spyware, so that is the answer.
★Spyware secretly monitors and collects user activity.
★A keylogger records keystrokes to capture data.
★This surveillance purpose fits the spyware category.
★Worms, Trojans and viruses describe different malware behaviours.
★Hence spyware is correct.
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