Asked by Jill Colleen Argame on Jun 30, 2024

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You purchased a copy of Microsoft Office and give a copy to a friend so he/she doesn't have to buy it too. This is _________ and is _________.

A) piracy; legal
B) piracy; illegal
C) social engineering; legal
D) social engineering; illegal

Piracy

Piracy is the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material without the permission of the rights owner.

Illegal

Activities or actions that are forbidden by law or regulation and subject to criminal penalties or fines.

  • Differentiate among the diverse categories of cybercrimes and their financial implications for companies.
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Patrick VamboiJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Copying and distributing software without authorization is considered piracy, which is illegal.