What is the term for the crime of using or distributing someone else's intellectual property?

• A. Piracy
• B. Hacking
• C. Spoofing
• D. Phishing

Answer: (A)

The concept here is unauthorized copying and distribution of someone else’s protected work. Piracy refers to using or sharing copyrighted material without permission, which covers things like software, music, movies, and e-books. It’s about infringing on the creator’s rights by reproducing or distributing their work without authorization. This is different from hacking, which is about breaking into systems; spoofing, which is impersonating someone or something to deceive; and phishing, which is using convincing messages to trick people into revealing sensitive information. In real-world terms, piracy happens when you download or spread a pirated movie or software without paying or getting permission.