Which of the Following Statements Holds True for the Term

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements holds true for the term encryption?

• A) It refers to a con executed using technology, typically targeted at acquiring sensitive information or tricking someone into installing malicious software.
• B) It refers to e-mail transmissions and packets that have been altered to seem as if they came from another source.
• C) It refers to scrambling data using a code or formula, known as a cipher, such that it is hidden from those who do not have the unlocking key.
• D) It refers to a seemingly tempting, but bogus target meant to draw hacking attempts.
• E) It refers to highly restrictive programs that permit communication only with approved entities and/or in an approved manner.

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Definitions:

Unethical Acts

Behaviors or actions that violate moral or professional principles, often leading to negative consequences for individuals or organizations involved.

Economic Need

A requirement deemed necessary for economic stability or growth within a society or individual.

Shoplift

The act of stealing goods from a store by concealing them without paying for them, considered a form of retail theft.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

A device that generates electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, with water and heat as its only byproducts.