What is software piracy? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Software piracy is the unauthorized copying, sharing, or use of computer software. Copying programs illegally (A), making and sharing copies with friends (C), and breaking software security to use it illegally (D) are forms of piracy. Using someone’s ideas without credit (B) is plagiarism, while knowing copyright laws (E) is not piracy.

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