Understanding the Persistence of Successful Cyber Attacks
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What is a major factor contributing to the success of attacks?

  • Lack of awareness about potential threats
  • Inadequate cybersecurity measures
  • Widespread vulnerabilities in hardware and software (correct)
  • Insufficient funding for security initiatives

    • Why can attackers easily choose which vulnerability to exploit?

  • Companies do not invest in cybersecurity training
  • Vulnerabilities are common in hardware and software (correct)
  • Hardware and software are not updated regularly
  • Consumers are not aware of cybersecurity risks

    • What exacerbates the difficulty in identifying and correcting vulnerabilities?

  • Large number of vulnerabilities (correct)
  • Lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals
  • Inadequate security protocols
  • Insufficient investment in cybersecurity

    • What is a characteristic of consumer devices mentioned in the text?

    <p>Lack of support from the device's company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may some hardware and software remain uncorrected once a vulnerability is uncovered?

    <p>Lack of vendor support for the device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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