In the 1960s,techniques were developed that allowed individuals to fool the phone system into providing free access to long distance phone calls.The people who use these methods are referred to as
A)phreakers.
B)hackers.
C)hijackers.
D)superzappers.

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The term phreaking was coined to describe the activity of individuals who sought to exploit the weaknesses in the phone system in order to make free long distance calls. This activity predated the term hacking, which was originally used to describe computer-related activities. Hijackers refers to individuals who take control of a system or device without authorization, and superzappers is not a commonly used term in computer or telecommunications terminology. Therefore, the best choice is A)phreakers.

In the 1960s,techniques Were Developed That Allowed Individuals to Fool