How does spyware operate?(1 point)

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Spyware closely monitors computers and potentially sends sensitive or protected information back to its originator.
Spyware closely monitors computers and potentially sends sensitive or protected information back to its originator.

Spyware is automated to carry out certain actions within the system.
Spyware is automated to carry out certain actions within the system.

Spyware is designed to protect systems from virus attacks and keep your computer free of malware.
Spyware is designed to protect systems from virus attacks and keep your computer free of malware.

Spyware is designed to slow a computer down until the user is unable to complete their tasks.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Spyware closely monitors computers and potentially sends sensitive or protected information back to its originator.

This accurately describes the primary function of spyware, which is to gather information about a user's activities without their knowledge and often transmits that information to a third party.