What kind of malicious software falls into the category of “annoying” software that doesn’t cause serious operational problems?
A) Malware
B) Adware
C) Spyware
D) Grayware
E) Outlook
The answer: D) Grayware
Grayware fits into the “gray” area between normal software and bad-guy malware. Grayware doesn’t usually cause operational issues, but the annoying aspect of grayware gets in the way of normal computer use.
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