Question

akira runs a small business and uses online banking services every day for her financial transactions. one day, she noticed that minute changes were made to the online banking site, which required her to fill her personal details on a small form. a few days later, her company ledger was in total disarray. which of the following most likely caused this problem? a. hacking b. spamming c. a cybermediary d. pharming

Explanation:

Hacking involves unauthorized access to systems. In this case, the change to the online banking site (requiring personal details) and the subsequent disarray in the company ledger suggest malicious unauthorized access (hacking). Spamming is sending unsolicited messages. A cybermediary is an intermediary in online transactions. Pharming redirects users to fake websites. Hacking is the most likely cause here as it aligns with the unauthorized access and disruption of financial records.

Answer:

a. Hacking