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In the landscape of electronic communication, _________ stands as a paramount concern for companies engaged in e-commerce.

security

Businesses encounter a myriad of challenges in navigating the digital realm securely, including safeguarding sensitive _________ data.

customer

Malicious programs, often referred to as _______, are insidious software entities designed with nefarious intent.

malware

Viruses are malicious programs that attach themselves to legitimate files or programs and _________ when executed.

replicate Signup and view all the answers

Storing and transmitting data electronically is a little riskier because electronic records can be easily _________ or destroyed.

altered Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of password theft for individuals?

Identity theft and financial loss Signup and view all the answers

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to passwords?

Phishing and malware Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of invasion of privacy for organizations?

Regulatory penalties and legal liabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of online transaction that can be vulnerable to invasion of privacy?

Applying for a life insurance policy Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of credit card theft for e-commerce platforms?

Reduced online transactions Signup and view all the answers

What can be used by cybercriminals to access sensitive accounts, including email, social media, and online banking?

Stolen passwords Signup and view all the answers

What do attackers exploit to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources?

The trust of unsuspecting users Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of a denial-of-service attack on an online service?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is piracy in the context of computer crime?

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted material Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a denial-of-service attack?

To disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server or network Signup and view all the answers

What do companies that sell goods or provide services online need to be concerned about?

Both data security and revenue security Signup and view all the answers

What is a common tactic used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources?

Impersonating trusted entities Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary concern for consumers in the context of online transactions?

Unauthorized credit card usage Signup and view all the answers

What is a common technique employed by cybercriminals to steal credit card data?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence for businesses that experience credit card theft?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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In the landscape of electronic communication, _________ stands as a paramount concern for companies engaged in e-commerce.

Businesses encounter a myriad of challenges in navigating the digital realm securely, including safeguarding sensitive _________ data.

Malicious programs, often referred to as _______, are insidious software entities designed with nefarious intent.

Viruses are malicious programs that attach themselves to legitimate files or programs and _________ when executed.

Storing and transmitting data electronically is a little riskier because electronic records can be easily _________ or destroyed.

What is a potential consequence of password theft for individuals?

What is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to passwords?

What is a potential consequence of invasion of privacy for organizations?

What is a type of online transaction that can be vulnerable to invasion of privacy?

What is a potential consequence of credit card theft for e-commerce platforms?

What can be used by cybercriminals to access sensitive accounts, including email, social media, and online banking?

What do attackers exploit to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources?

What is a major consequence of a denial-of-service attack on an online service?

What is piracy in the context of computer crime?

What is the main goal of a denial-of-service attack?

What do companies that sell goods or provide services online need to be concerned about?

What is a common tactic used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or resources?

What is a primary concern for consumers in the context of online transactions?

What is a common technique employed by cybercriminals to steal credit card data?

What is a potential consequence for businesses that experience credit card theft?

What is a primary motivator for promoting respect for intellectual property rights?

What is a potential risk associated with pirated content?

What is a potential consequence for content creators due to piracy?

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