Which situation presented below represents a threat?

The correct answer is C. Cyber attackers infiltrated the network by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the organization's. A cyberattack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability is an active security threat, as it causes harm to the organization.

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk

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AAn employee accesses unauthorized files using their legitimate credentials
BAn organization fails to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for its cloud services
CCyber attackers infiltrated the network by exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in the organization's

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A
4% (1)
B
8% (2)
C
88% (21)

Explanation

A cyberattack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability is an active security threat, as it causes harm to the organization.

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