Case 1 Britney Is Preparing a Presentation on Security Risks

question 43

Multiple Choice

Case 1 Britney is preparing a presentation on security risks for the President of her company.  Please answer the questions below.Britney explains the types of malicious software.  The type of software that tracks the actions you take on your computer, the Web sites you visit, and the products that you buy, is called ____.       

• A)phishing scams     
• B)adware     
• C)spyware     
• D)a computer virus

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Definitions:

Institutional Investors

Large entities, such as pension funds, mutual funds, and insurance companies, that make substantial investments in various financial markets.

Financial Performance

An assessment of how well a firm uses assets from its primary mode of business and generates revenues.

Stock Price

The current price at which a share of a company is traded on the stock market, reflecting the market's supply and demand for the stock.

Activist Investors

Investors, often holding significant stock in a company, who seek to effect change within the company by influencing its management and policies.