Which of the following is a type of malware that displays unwanted pop-up ads? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of malware that displays unwanted pop-up ads?
A. Adware
B. Spyware
C. Ransomware
D. Trojan
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Adware is a type of malware that automatically displays or downloads unwanted advertisements, often in the form of pop-up ads, without the user's consent.

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