Most Data Breaches Go Unreported, According to Cybersecurity Experts, Because

question 66

Multiple Choice

Most data breaches go unreported, according to cybersecurity experts, because corporate victims fear that disclosure would ______________________.

• A) Result in the firing of the top IT management or top officials in the organization.
• B) Damage their stock price, or because they never knew they were hacked in the first place.
• C) Encourage other hackers to target the organization.
• D) Require them to spend more money on increasing security in the future.

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Definitions:

Firm No Debt

A business that operates without borrowing money or issuing debt instruments.

Business Risk

The exposure a company or investor faces due to uncertainties in profits or dangers in its industry or economy.

Equity Risk

The risk of loss due to a drop in the value of stocks or equity securities.

Operating Activities

Activities directly related to the day-to-day operations of a business, such as sales, purchasing inventory, and paying salaries.