#11unit 1online security and payment system
Unwanted Programs
Programs installed without genuine user consent.
Unit 1Online Security and Payment SystemTopic #11Published
Unwanted Programs
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Potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) include adware, browser parasites, and spyware — applications that install themselves on a computer, typically without the user's informed consent.
- Define potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
- Distinguish adware, browser parasites, and spyware.
- Explain how PUPs are installed and why they are hard to remove.
- Describe the security risks PUPs pose to e-commerce.