Illegal acts committed using a computer on a network or over the Internet are called _______ .
A) cybercrimes
B) computer crimes
C) malicious software
D) zombie attacks

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The term commonly used to describe illegal acts committed using a computer on a network or over the Internet is "cybercrime." While "computer crimes" is also a possible answer, "cybercrime" is a more commonly used term. "Malicious software" and "zombie attacks" refer to specific types or instances of cybercrime, but are not as inclusive as "cybercrime."

Illegal Acts Committed Using a Computer on a Network or Over