COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Which of the following could an employee also be known as?
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Cybercriminal
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Exploit
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Internal threat
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Script kiddie
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Examples include an employee who sells confidential data to a competitor or a disgruntled former contractor who introduces debilitating malware on the organization’s network.
Detailed explanation-2: -An internal threat refers to the risk of somebody from the inside of a company who could exploit a system in a way to cause damage or steal data. These kinds of threats are particularly troubling, as employees are expected to be trusted individuals that are granted extended privileges, which can easily be abused.
Detailed explanation-3: -Insider threats manifest in various ways: violence, espionage, sabotage, theft, and cyber acts.
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