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Why do some people justify their malicious computer behavior?
Why do some people justify their malicious computer behavior?
- Because they believe it is legal
- Because they want to impress their peers
- Because they see virus writers as geniuses
- Because they think everyone has antivirus software (correct)
How has social pressure influenced hackers and virus writers?
How has social pressure influenced hackers and virus writers?
- It has reduced the acceptance of making virus source code public (correct)
- It has made their actions more acceptable
- It has portrayed them as geniuses
- It has increased their popularity among young people
What change has the media undergone regarding the portrayal of virus writers?
What change has the media undergone regarding the portrayal of virus writers?
- They have started promoting writing viruses as cool
- They depict virus writers as misunderstood geniuses
- They no longer portray virus writers as brilliant and misunderstood (correct)
- They now consider virus writers as heroes
How do peers of hackers and virus writers influence their behavior according to the text?
How do peers of hackers and virus writers influence their behavior according to the text?
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How has the media's portrayal of virus writers changed over time?
How has the media's portrayal of virus writers changed over time?
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What is one reason for the decrease in acceptance of online publication of virus source code?
What is one reason for the decrease in acceptance of online publication of virus source code?
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