Frisell Says: the Most Important Online Threat Facing Us Today

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Frisell says: The most important online threat facing us today is identity theft. Consumers have to rely on online shopping today more than ever, and they are exposed to all kinds of dangers by people gaining access to credit cards, bank information, and Social Security numbers. Identity theft is a lucrative "business," and identity thieves will keep finding new ways to rip off consumers as long as online shopping and transactions are widespread.
Scofield responds: Consumers have suffered from online theft, but the most far-reaching danger to people today from the internet is viruses and malware. These have the capacity to take down entire networks, affecting both businesses and consumers. It's not clear that anti-virus measures will ever be able to keep up with all of the threats that are out there.
Which of the following statements would Scofield most likely agree with?
Anti-virus software ought to be continually improved.
There are not enough networks to support current web traffic.
Most computer users use anti-virus software of some form or another.
Consumers should not be particularly worried about identity theft.
Malware mostly comes in the form of Trojan horses.

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