CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 104

Which of the following types of malware collects and sends data to an unknown third party without the user's consent?

Answer options

• A. Ransomware
• B. Virus
• C. Trojan
• D. Spyware

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Spyware, as it is specifically designed to collect personal data without user consent. Ransomware (A) encrypts files and demands payment for access, a Virus (B) replicates itself to spread to other systems, and a Trojan (C) disguises itself as legitimate software but does not inherently collect data.