A(n)_________ Is Software Written with Malicious Intent to Cause Annoyance

question 36

Short Answer

A(n)_________ is software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage.

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Definitions:

Misappropriation

The illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of someone else's property or funds, especially for one's own use or benefit.

Short-swing Profits

Profits earned by corporate insiders from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of company stock within a six-month period, which are subject to recovery by the corporation under specific regulations.

Tippees

Individuals who receive confidential information about a company and use it for stock trading, often illegally.

Corporate Insiders

Individuals within an organization, such as directors, officers, or major shareholders, who have access to private information about the company.