logistic_guy
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Some online email services save all email correspondence for some period of time. Suppose a disgruntled employee of one of these online email services were to post all of the email correspondences for millions of people, including yours, on the Internet. Discuss the issues by choosing the correct answer.
1. What is the primary concern when email correspondence is posted online without permission?
A) Increased storage costs
B) Breach of privacy
C) Increased security for users
D) Faster communication
2. What type of attack could occur if email correspondence is posted online without consent?
A) Denial of Service (DOS)
B) Data breach
C) Phishing
D) Man-in-the-middle
3. Which of the following could be a consequence of exposing personal email correspondence?
A) It might improve email service security
B) It could lead to identity theft or fraud
C) It could increase user trust in email services
D) It would cause no significant consequences
4. What is the ethical issue with the disgruntled employee posting email correspondences online?
A) They are violating data storage regulations
B) They are breaching confidentiality and privacy agreements
C) They are improving the company's public relations
D) They are following company policy
5. What legal actions might arise from this incident?
A) Lawsuits from users for privacy invasion
B) Increased profits for the email service
C) Legal immunity for the company
D) A new law granting the employee the right to share information
6. What security measure could prevent unauthorized access to email correspondence in this case?
A) Regular password changes
B) Strong encryption for email data
C) More storage space for email servers
D) Using weaker firewalls
7. Which of the following is a potential risk to businesses when email correspondences are exposed online?
A) Loss of customer trust and reputation
B) Increased email storage capacity
C) Improved cybersecurity protocols
D) Better market penetration
8. What should users do to protect themselves from the impact of email exposure?
A) Always send encrypted emails
B) Avoid using email services
C) Use the same password for all accounts
D) Share email accounts with others for safety
9. What role does data retention play in this scenario?
A) It enhances the service’s ability to back up emails
B) It increases the risk of data being exposed
C) It protects users by saving emails indefinitely
D) It is not relevant in this context
10. What is a possible consequence for the email service provider in this case?
A) Positive publicity for transparency
B) Lawsuit from users and regulatory penalties
C) Increased user subscriptions
D) No consequences as it’s a minor issue
1. What is the primary concern when email correspondence is posted online without permission?
A) Increased storage costs
B) Breach of privacy
C) Increased security for users
D) Faster communication
2. What type of attack could occur if email correspondence is posted online without consent?
A) Denial of Service (DOS)
B) Data breach
C) Phishing
D) Man-in-the-middle
3. Which of the following could be a consequence of exposing personal email correspondence?
A) It might improve email service security
B) It could lead to identity theft or fraud
C) It could increase user trust in email services
D) It would cause no significant consequences
4. What is the ethical issue with the disgruntled employee posting email correspondences online?
A) They are violating data storage regulations
B) They are breaching confidentiality and privacy agreements
C) They are improving the company's public relations
D) They are following company policy
5. What legal actions might arise from this incident?
A) Lawsuits from users for privacy invasion
B) Increased profits for the email service
C) Legal immunity for the company
D) A new law granting the employee the right to share information
6. What security measure could prevent unauthorized access to email correspondence in this case?
A) Regular password changes
B) Strong encryption for email data
C) More storage space for email servers
D) Using weaker firewalls
7. Which of the following is a potential risk to businesses when email correspondences are exposed online?
A) Loss of customer trust and reputation
B) Increased email storage capacity
C) Improved cybersecurity protocols
D) Better market penetration
8. What should users do to protect themselves from the impact of email exposure?
A) Always send encrypted emails
B) Avoid using email services
C) Use the same password for all accounts
D) Share email accounts with others for safety
9. What role does data retention play in this scenario?
A) It enhances the service’s ability to back up emails
B) It increases the risk of data being exposed
C) It protects users by saving emails indefinitely
D) It is not relevant in this context
10. What is a possible consequence for the email service provider in this case?
A) Positive publicity for transparency
B) Lawsuit from users and regulatory penalties
C) Increased user subscriptions
D) No consequences as it’s a minor issue