COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Companies and governments sometimes use hacking for espionage purposes.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Spear-phishing: A hacker targets specific individuals with fraudulent emails, texts and phone calls in order to steal login credentials or other sensitive information.
Detailed explanation-2: -In many cases, industrial spies are simply seeking data their organization can exploit to its advantage. An industrial spy may be an insider threat, such as an individual who has gained employment with the company for the purpose of spying or a disgruntled employee who trades information for personal gain or revenge.
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