Figure 9-2: Malware · Attacks on Individuals Adware pops up advertisements Spyware collects sensitive data and sends it to an attacker Phishing: sophisticated social engineering attack in which an authentic-looking e-mail or website entices the user to enter his or her username, password, or other sensitive information 99 Figure 9-2: Malware • Attacks on Individuals – Adware pops up advertisements – Spyware collects sensitive data and sends it to an attacker – Phishing: sophisticated social engineering attack in which an authentic-looking e-mail or website entices the user to enter his or her username, password, or other sensitive information