_____________________ is unauthorized use, access, modification, and destruction of hardware, software, data, or network resources

Computer Crime is unauthorized use, access, modification, and destruction of hardware, software, data, or network resources. Computer crime is an act performed by a knowledgeable computer user, sometimes referred to as a hacker that illegally browses or steals a company's or individual's private information. In some cases, this person or group of individuals may be malicious and destroy or otherwise corrupt the computer or data files.