Cybersecurity EXAM (QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ) (2024 / 2025) (Verified by Experts)

List at least three kinds of damage a company could suffer when the integrity of a program or company data is compromised. - ANSWER Data Loss - A hacker leaks the social security numbers and private information of people staying at a five star hotel. The hotel is insured as well as the people, however a guest of the hotel sues due to psychological damages of identity theft. Reputation - An AntiVirus company is attacked by malware that avoids detection. When the company sends out an update, the malware is installed in each users computer and records the users keystrokes. People no longer trust the AntiVirus company even though a quick patch is created and no damage is done. Internal Damage - A sales company hires a new IT intern. The intern somehow changes the format of the website that it goes down for 24 hours. No member of the company can work, and the company loses a full day of revenue. The intern is shortly fired. Financial: When a program's integrity or data is compromised, there is always the potential for financial loss. The company's online marketplace or website could be shut down, causing a loss of business and money.