All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT____________?
Correct answer: B. Spam
- A. hackers
- B. Spam
- C. Viruses
- D. identity theft
Explanation
Hackers, viruses, and identity theft directly threaten computer security or personal privacy. Spam is unwanted bulk messaging and is mainly an annoyance, although it can sometimes carry malicious links.
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