Which of the following is possible security threat?
2018
Which of the following is possible security threat?
- A.
Information destruction
- B.
Information alteration
- C.
Information release
- D.
All of the above
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Correct answer: D
1) Information destruction (Availability Threat): This occurs when data is permanently deleted, wiped, or made inaccessible (such as during a ransomware attack or a physical hard drive destruction). It destroys the Availability of the data.
2) Information alteration (Integrity Threat): This happens when an unauthorized user intercepts and modifies data (such as altering a bank transaction amount or modifying code in a software update). It destroys the Integrity of the data.
3) Information release (Confidentiality Threat): Also known as a data breach or information disclosure, this occurs when unauthorized individuals gain access to private data (such as leaking credit card numbers or trade secrets). It destroys the Confidentiality of the data.