COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Which of the following is the best definition of a vulnerability?
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A short-coming
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An advantage
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A weakness
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An ecosystem
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A vulnerability is a weakness in an IT system that can be exploited by an attacker to deliver a successful attack. They can occur through flaws, features or user error, and attackers will look to exploit any of them, often combining one or more, to achieve their end goal.
Detailed explanation-2: -The truth about vulnerability is that is not a weakness; it is a strength. Here are just a few of many benefits of embracing vulnerability: Vulnerability allows us to be our authentic selves, instead of trying to please others. With vulnerability, we build empathy.
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