Gaining control of someone else's computer to carry out illicit activities without the user's knowledge
A)Hacking
B)Hijacking
C)Phreaking
D)Sniffing

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Hijacking refers to taking control of someone else's computer or network without their knowledge or consent to carry out illicit activities. Hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, but it may not necessarily involve taking control of it. Phreaking refers to exploiting weaknesses in a phone system to make free calls or gain unauthorized access, while sniffing refers to intercepting and analyzing network traffic to obtain sensitive information.

Gaining Control of Someone Else's Computer to Carry Out Illicit