Which of the following is a type of malware that tracks a user's keystrokes? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of malware that tracks a user's keystrokes?
A. Trojan
B. Ransomware
C. Keylogger
D. Worm
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A keylogger is a type of malware that records every keystroke a user makes on a device, capturing sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers.

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