COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Question
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Which of the following is the correct definition of a threat?
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Any potential danger to the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or systems
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Instance of exposure to losses from an attacker
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The likelihood of an attack taking advantage of a vulnerability
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Absence or weakness of a safeguard that could be exploited
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A threat is a potential danger or adverse action that could cause harm or damage. A vulnerability is a weakness or gap in an organization’s defenses that could be exploited by a threat. Risk is the likelihood that a particular threat will exploit a particular vulnerability, resulting in harm or damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Security Threat is defined as a risk that which can potentially harm computer systems and organization.
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