Which category is known for displaying pop-up ads and tracking user activity?

• A. Rogueware
• B. Adware
• C. Spyware
• D. Trojan

Answer: (B)

Adware is software designed to generate revenue by displaying advertisements and tracking user behavior. It runs in the background, shows pop-up ads or banners, and may collect data on what you browse to tailor those ads. The primary goal is advertising revenue, which is why this category is known for both the pop-ups and the activity tracking.

Rogueware, on the other hand, pretends to be a security product to scare you into paying. Spyware focuses on covertly collecting more sensitive information without necessarily presenting ads. A Trojan is malware that hides its true harmful purpose behind a benign-looking program. So the distinctive feature here is the explicit advertising and user-tracking motive, which points to adware.