Impacts pt2

Question 1

Impacts pt2

Answer 1

Loss of reputation
Identity theft
Threat to national security

Question 2

Loss of reputation

Answer 2

Organisations spend years trying to build a reputation. Data loss immediately destroys that reputation as they are unable to follow their legal and moral duty of keeping information secure and could lead to a loss of trade, reduced earnings and sales

Question 3

Identity theft

Answer 3

When the attacker uses the victims data for fraud or impersonation. This can lead to financial loss if loans, products and services are purchased in the victims name.

Question 4

Threat to national security

Answer 4

If classified data is stolen by those who intend to bring harm to the country, then the consequences can be disastrous. It could be used to target vulnerable locations causing casualties. Threats could also be economic if large amounts of money are stolen.