Which of the Following Would Be an Example of a Cyber

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of a cyber smear scam?

• A) ​Bill writes a fictional column about Exxon Mobile closing, hence driving down stock prices for his friends to purchase
• B) ​Jenny sends emails with embedded worms to random Gmail users to obtain personal information in attempt to make a quick profit
• C) ​Ryan steals the identity of his biology professors and using his credit card information to purchase his books for the system; afterward he quickly dumps the card to eliminate the trace
• D) ​Frank spreads rumors about his ex-girlfriend Diana, including her promiscuity, sexual orientation, and prior drug use on Instagram

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Buyer

An individual or organization that makes a purchase or expresses an intent to purchase goods or services.

Supervisor

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Management Team

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