Police and Surveillance: Privacy and Data Breaches

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What is the primary goal of cryptography in applications?

To monitor user activity
To ensure the confidentiality and integrity of user data (correct)
To allow public access to user information
To facilitate online transactions

What is the estimated number of identity theft cases in the United States of America per year?

Over 10 million cases (correct)
Over 5 million cases
Over 1 million cases
Over 20 million cases

What is the primary risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?

Lack of internet access
Data leakage and information theft (correct)
High cost of internet access
Slow internet speed

What is the definition of privacy according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary?

The quality or state of being apart from company or observation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivator for taking care of internet privacy?

To protect personal information from cybercriminals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity measures?

To prevent unauthorized access to personal information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the increase in data breaches?

Increased convenience over security (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common consequence of a data breach?

Information fraud and identity theft (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major weakness that can lead to a data breach?

User behavior (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of security measures in digital devices?

To protect important files from unauthorized code and data breaches (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of reconciling contradictions in the nodal architecture of policing?

To improve the effectiveness and legitimacy of policing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of devices in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector?

Increasingly valuing convenience over security (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is spyware, and how does it typically infect devices?

A program that steals information and changes user data, often installed through unauthorized software downloads or pop-up ads (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auditing in security applications?

To track and record the execution of the application, detecting suspicious activity (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who can be at risk of a data breach?

Anyone, including individuals, enterprises, and governments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of authentication in security applications?

To ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of authorization in security applications?

To ensure only authorized users can change, edit, and read sensitive information (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common way for spyware to infect devices?

Through freeware and shareware downloads (D) Signup and view all the answers