The act of illegal copying of a set of instructions or programs is technically described as which of the following?

A. Virus attack
B. Piracy
C. Theft
D. Crime
E. Privacy infringement

Answer: B. Piracy

Explanation: Piracy refers to the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software, music, movies, or other copyrighted materials without the proper authorization. It is a form of intellectual property theft and is considered a major issue in software development and content creation industries.