1. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor sends you a virus that can reformat your hard drive?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Sending a virus that will format the hard drive of a computer is an example of data loss or manipulation threat.
2. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor makes illegal online purchases using stolen credit information?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Using stolen credit or identity information to make illegal online purchases is an example of identity theft.
3. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor prevents legal users from accessing data services?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Disruption of service attacks occur when legitimate users are prevented from accessing data and services.
4. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor steals scientific research data?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Stealing research data or proprietary information is an example of information theft.
5. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor overloads a network to deny other users network access?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Disruption of service attacks occur when legitimate users are prevented from accessing data and services or the network.
6. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor alters data records?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Altering data records is an example of data loss or manipulation.
7. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor is stealing the user database of a company?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Stealing data records or proprietary information is an example of information theft.
8. What kind of threat is described when a threat actor impersonates another person to obtain credit information about that person?
- data loss or manipulation
- disruption of service
- identify theft
- information theft
Explanation: Using identity information to impersonate someone to obtain credit is an example of identity theft.