Compared to Physical Crime, Online Theft Is ____________ Likely to Become

question 31

Multiple Choice

Compared to physical crime, online theft is ____________ likely to become public knowledge because companies __________.

• A)less; know they won't be able to keep it a secret and worry about how much money could be stolen from their customers
• B)less; worry that the disclosure will inflict more damage than the theft by frightening away customers
• C)more; know they won't be able to keep it a secret and worry about how much money could be stolen from their customers
• D)more; worry that the disclosure will inflict more damage than the theft by frightening away customers

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Definitions:

Widgets

are generic terms often used to describe any product or manufactured good in business discussions or economic examples.

Retailers

Businesses that sell goods or commodities directly to consumers.

Perfected

In legal and financial contexts, describes a security interest or claim that has been legally established and recorded, making it enforceable against third parties.

Secured Party

A lender or creditor that has a claim on assets (collateral) of the borrower if the loan is not repaid according to agreed terms.