A Hacker Extracts Clients' Social Security Numbers from a Company's

question 22

Multiple Choice

A hacker extracts clients' social security numbers from a company's information system, then offers to sell the numbers back to the company to prevent their disclosure. The hacker's actions are an example of:

• A) Disclosure of confidential information.
• B) Extortion.
• C) Information manipulation.
• D) Service interruption.

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Definitions:

Conflict

The psychological stress occurring when a person has to choose between different and incompatible or opposing goals.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed, often measured in units such as Pascal or psi.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, beliefs, or values simultaneously.

Internal Frustration

A psychological state that arises from internal conflict or unmet needs, leading to emotional distress and sometimes aggressive behavior.