Question

question 3: which of the following is not one of the basic functions of malware?
gathering personal information about you
launching a denial-of-service attack
aggressive advertising
tracking your surfing habits

Explanation:

Malware (malicious software) has core harmful functions. Gathering personal info (e.g., spyware), launching DDoS attacks (e.g., botnets), and tracking surfing habits (e.g., adware/spyware) are typical malicious actions. Aggressive advertising is a trait of adware, which is often considered potentially unwanted software (PUP) rather than a basic malicious function of malware.

Answer:

Aggressive advertising