Which of the following is a type of malware that isn't self-replicating and is usually installed by the user without his knowledge. It's primary goal is to invade your privacy by monitoring your system and reporting your activities to advertisers and spammers.

A. rootkit
B. Trojan
C. hoax virus
D. spyware


Answer: D

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