EBay Is an Example of an Online Company That Has

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Multiple Choice

eBay is an example of an online company that has been faced with numerous security issues.For example,imagine you purchase a digital camera on eBay.Three months later you might receive an email asking you to log in to the system to update your credit card or PayPal information.Of course,this email is not actually from eBay and as soon as you log in your information will be stolen.What type of information security breach would you consider this to be?

• A) An insider
• B) Dumpster diving
• C) Social engineering
• D) Phishing

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Definitions:

Offer Stock

The process by which a corporation issues new shares of stock to potential buyers, typically to raise capital.

Incorporator

An individual or entity that is responsible for the creation and filing of a company's founding documents with the relevant state agency.

Incorporation

The process of legally declaring a corporate entity as separate from its owners, providing it with legal rights and obligations.

Nonprofit Corporation

A corporation that operates for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic, or humanitarian purposes rather than to earn a profit.