Question

question 4
what kind of threat is described when a threat actor steals scientific research data?
identify theft
disruption of service
data loss or manipulation
information theft

Explanation:

• Identify theft involves stealing personal information like social security numbers, not scientific research data.
• Disruption of service is about preventing access to a service (e.g., DDoS attacks), not stealing data.
• Data loss or manipulation would involve altering or destroying data, not just stealing.
• Information theft specifically refers to stealing data (in this case, scientific research data).

Answer:

Information theft