Question

quiz - unit 3: web browsers, email and safe computing
computing systems
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the art of cracking into a computer to steal information is called?

stealing

cracking

malicious intent

hacking

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Stealing" is a general term for taking property, not specific to computer systems.
• "Cracking" usually refers to breaking encryption or software protection, not just stealing info.
• "Malicious intent" is a motive, not the action of breaking into a computer.
• "Hacking" is the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system, often to steal information.

Answer:

D. Hacking