Question
If someone attempts to access a company’s customer database illegally (through, say, hacking into the system), they are most likely going to try to:
use the information to undermine your business.
sell the information to your competitors.
use or sell the information to identity thieves.
be a government agent looking for criminal activity.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
If someone attempts to access a company's customer database illegally, they are most likely going to try to:
**use or sell the information to identity thieves.**
While any of the options could potentially occur, illegal access to customer databases is often motivated by the intent to steal personal information (such as Social Security numbers, credit card details, etc.) that can be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web. Unauthorized access for competitive advantage or government surveillance are less common motivations relative to identity theft and financial gain.
**use or sell the information to identity thieves.**
While any of the options could potentially occur, illegal access to customer databases is often motivated by the intent to steal personal information (such as Social Security numbers, credit card details, etc.) that can be used for identity theft or sold on the dark web. Unauthorized access for competitive advantage or government surveillance are less common motivations relative to identity theft and financial gain.