The News Reports a Security Breach of Credit Card Information

question 273

Multiple Choice

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees.Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

• A) Because insiders often like to cause disruption and panic among citizens
• B) Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment
• C) Because insiders like to breach security to make a political statement
• D) Because insiders need practice breaking into networks

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