Importance of Cybersecurity for Online Businesses

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What does digital security in terms of payment security focus on?

Creating a seamless shopping experience

Protecting financial transactions conducted online (correct)

Promoting discounts and offers

Maximizing profits for online businesses

How does encryption protect credit card details during online transactions?

By scrambling the details so hackers can't read them if intercepted (correct)

By making the details visible to all parties

By sharing the details openly on the website

By storing the details in plain text format

What role do secure payment gateways like PayPal or Stripe play in online transactions?

Handling transactions securely without exposing card details to sellers (correct)

Accessing and storing payment information for future use

Exposing card details to sellers for verification

Selling payment data to third-party companies

Why are robust digital security measures crucial for maintaining trust with customers?

To safeguard the integrity and confidentiality of payment information Signup and view all the answers

What happens to your payment information when it's encrypted during transmission?

It is securely transmitted without being intercepted Signup and view all the answers

How does using a secure payment method help minimize the risk of fraud?

By preventing unauthorized access to payment data Signup and view all the answers

What does cybersecurity help safeguard in an online store?

Financial transactions Signup and view all the answers

How is having strong cybersecurity measures compared to in the text?

Having a virtual bodyguard Signup and view all the answers

What is a safety precaution recommended for online businesses in the text?

Keeping your website secure with HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

What is a key action to protect against viruses and malware according to the text?

Regularly updating software Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to tell your customers how you'll keep their information safe, as mentioned in the text?

To build trust with customers Signup and view all the answers

What is digital security compared to in the text?

Locking virtual doors and windows Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of a digital security privacy policy?

To safeguard personal information from unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

Which measures are typically included in ensuring digital security in a privacy policy?

Implementing encryption and access controls Signup and view all the answers

How does a privacy policy contribute to maintaining trust with users?

By being transparent about data collection and use Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to keep your digital information safe as mentioned in the text?

Being careful about the websites you visit Signup and view all the answers

What does digital security aim to prevent when related to a privacy policy?

Unauthorized access to personal information Signup and view all the answers

How does a privacy policy help in ensuring compliance with privacy regulations according to the text?

By providing options to control privacy settings Signup and view all the answers

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