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The correct answer is data breach; insecure APIs; DoS/DDoS; compromised credentials. The correct arrangement matches each threat to its defining example: a data breach involves unauthorized access to or exposure of sensitive data; insecure APIs expose vulnerabilities through poorly designed or unprotected application interfaces; DoS/DDoS attacks overwhelm systems

Submitted by dimitri_ru· Mar 30, 2026Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities - Identify types of malware, attacks, and threat actors in cloud and network environments (e.g., CompTIA Security+ Domain 1 or CompTIA Cloud+ threat management)

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DoS/DDoSinsecure APIsdata breachcompromised credentials

Correct arrangement

data breach
insecure APIs
DoS/DDoS
compromised credentials

Explanation

The correct arrangement matches each threat to its defining example: a data breach involves unauthorized access to or exposure of sensitive data; insecure APIs expose vulnerabilities through poorly designed or unprotected application interfaces; DoS/DDoS attacks overwhelm systems or networks to deny legitimate users access; and compromised credentials occur when usernames/passwords are stolen or misused to gain unauthorized access. Each threat has a distinct mechanism and impact, making it important to recognize their specific characteristics in real-world scenarios.

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#cloud security threats#cybersecurity fundamentals#threat identification#CompTIA Security+

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