Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Law Practice Exam

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What term is used for the act of illegally copying or distributing software?

Cyberpiracy
Cybertort
Cybervandalism
Cyberspoofing

The correct answer is: Cyberpiracy

The term used for the act of illegally copying or distributing software is cyberpiracy. This designation emphasizes the unauthorized use and theft of intellectual property, particularly in the realm of digital products such as software and digital media. Cyberpiracy not only affects the financial interests of the original creators and software developers but also hinders innovation and the overall economic landscape associated with technology and software development. In contrast, the other terms listed refer to different activities that do not involve the unauthorized copying or distribution of software. Cybertort refers to a legal wrong done in the cyberspace context but generally relates to civil wrongs rather than specifically to copyright infringement. Cybervandalism involves malicious damage or disruption to digital content, which may include hacking or defacing websites rather than copying software. Cyberspoofing is about deceiving others online by masquerading as another user or entity, often for fraudulent purposes, rather than the unauthorized distribution of software.