software protection
Digital rights enforcement
Software protection refers to methods that prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, or use of computer programs.
This includes copy protection schemes, license keys, digital rights management, and code obfuscation.
The term also covers legal protections like copyright and patents that apply to software.
The game's software protection requires an internet connection to verify ownership.
- copyrightExclusive reproduction rights
- firewallsSecurity barriers blocking intrusions
- sandboxingIsolating untrusted code
- activation codeString unlocking paid software
- encryption keyData-scrambling secret string
user authentication · patent · trade secret · tamper proof · license agreements · code · patch · penetration testing · trademark · password · access control · piracy prevention · block · obfuscation · scan · key · DRM · shield
- intellectual propertypatents, copyright, patent, trademark, trademarks
- copyrightcopyright, copyright law, copyright act, copyright office, copyright notice
- IP lawcopyright, patent, trademark, patents, trademarks
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Harmful computer programs
hacking · cyberattack · security breach · code injection · virus
software protectionopen source
Publicly accessible code
freeware · copyleft · shareware · creative commons · free software
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