| A | B |
|---|
| hacking | unauthorized use of a computer system |
| freeware | software that is not copyrighted and is free |
| shareware | software that is not copyrighted and costs very little |
| public data | information like your name or phone number that is not personal |
| computer virus | any software program that destroys information or makes it difficult to use a computer |
| copyright laws | laws that protect those who create an idea or property |
| ethics | the standards of honesty, fairness, and morality |
| private data | information such as credit card numbers and passwords that are not public |
| intellectual property | a product someone creates based upon his or her ideas |
| software piracy | unauthorized use or duplication of a software program |
| sabotage | a deliberate act that causes the damage or destruction of hardware or software |
