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______ is software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage.

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A(n) 
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______ is software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage.

BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

In this question, we are asked to identify a term for software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage.
Option 1: virus. A computer virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to legitimate programs or files and propagates, often intended to damage, disrupt, or compromise systems. This aligns with the description of software designed with malicious intent to cause harm.
Option 2: cracker. A cracker is a person who breaks through security systems or software to bypass access controls or cause harm, rather than a name for a type of software itself. The term describes a person’s role, not a specific program.
Option 3: hacker. A hacker is a broad term referring to someone who gains unauthorized access to systems, or who develops clever solutions, depending on context. Like cracker, it describes a person or mindset rather than a specific software product designed to cause damage or annoyance.

Putting it together, the description specifies software with malicious intent, which points to the term that names a malware program, i.e., a virus, rather than referring to a person (cracker or hacker).

A(n) Blank ______ is software written with malicious intent to cause annoyance or damage.

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