The Attack Method Used in the Sony Data Breaches Was

question 56

Multiple Choice

The attack method used in the Sony data breaches was ________.

• A) Cross-site scripting
• B) SQL injection
• C) Denial of service
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Forward Auctions

A traditional auction format where an item or service is offered to multiple buyers, and the price increases with each new bid until the highest bid wins.

Sell-Side Marketplaces

Online platforms where sellers list products or services for sale to potential buyers in a digital environment.

Reverse Auction

A type of auction in which sellers bid for the prices at which they are willing to sell their goods and services, effectively inverting the traditional auction dynamic.

Buy-Side Model

A business approach focusing on purchasing or procurement practices to secure goods or services needed by the organization, often analyzing supplier offerings.