15.1.3 Check Your Understanding - Security Threats

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor alters data records?

data loss or manipulation

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor makes illegal online purchases using stolen credit information?

identify theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor sends you a virus that can reformat your hard drive?

data loss or manipulution

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor prevents legal users from accessing data services?

disruption of service

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor impersonates another person to obtain credit information about that person?

identify theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor is stealing the user database of a company?

information theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor steals scientific research data?

information theft

What kind of threat is described when a threat actor overloads a network to deny other users network access?

disruption of service