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Computer Viruses and Security Technology Research

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What does Sarah Gordon's research challenge?

The notion that all hackers come from wealthy backgrounds.

The belief that adults are not involved in spreading viruses.

The idea that only goth teenagers are hackers.

The common misconception that teenage boys are the primary virus writers. (correct)

Who can virus writers be?

Anyone from diverse backgrounds. (correct)

Primarily teenagers bagging groceries.

Only teenage boys.

Exclusively wealthy individuals.

Which group of people does the text mention as potential hackers?

Next-door neighbors and teenagers bagging groceries. (correct)

Only goth teenagers.

Wealthy individuals over 50 years old.

Middle-aged women with advanced technical skills.

What stereotype about hackers does the text dispel?

Hackers are exclusively teenage boys. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is notable about the average hacker?

They do not conform to a specific stereotype. Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception does Sarah Gordon's research challenge regarding virus writers?

Only teenage boys are behind hacking and spreading viruses. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the text's description of virus writers?

They can be individuals from various backgrounds, not conforming to stereotypes. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the diversity of potential virus writers?

They could be anyone, regardless of age or background. Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group does the text specifically mention as potential hackers, challenging stereotypes?

50-year-old women from different backgrounds Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what characteristic of the average hacker does Sarah Gordon's research highlight?

They could be any individual, regardless of age or background. Signup and view all the answers

According to Sarah Gordon's research, what common misconception does she challenge regarding virus writers?

Teenage boys are the primary culprits behind hacking. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the diversity of virus writers based on Sarah Gordon's research?

They can be individuals from diverse backgrounds. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the text mention as potential virus writers, according to Sarah Gordon's findings?

Anyone from your next-door neighbor to a 50-year-old woman Signup and view all the answers

What does Sarah Gordon's research reveal about the average hacker as described in the text?

They vary in age and background. Signup and view all the answers

What stereotype about hackers does Sarah Gordon's research challenge?

Hackers are only teenagers. Signup and view all the answers