Gaining Control of Somebody's Computer Without Their Knowledge and Using

question 56

Multiple Choice

Gaining control of somebody's computer without their knowledge and using it to carry out illicit activities is known as

• A)hacking.
• B)spamming.
• C)posing.
• D)hijacking.

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Definitions:

Regulatory Mechanism

A system or process designed to control or govern conduct, often within industries or sectors, through guidelines or rules.

Laissez-faire Capitalism

An economic system characterized by minimal government intervention and the free operation of market forces.

Minimal Government Intervention

Minimal government intervention refers to a political and economic philosophy that advocates for the government to interfere as little as possible in the economic decisions of individuals and businesses.

Division of Labor

The separation of the work required to produce a product into a number of different tasks that are performed by different workers; specialization of workers.