e-commerce security and payment systems

What are the threats in e-commerce?

• Hacking

• Malware

• Payment fraud and DoS

• All are correct

What does e-commerce thrive on depend in?

• Market

• Customer

• Trust

• Consumer

What protects sensitive information

• Firewalls

• Authentication

• Encryption

• Secure coding practices

What are the benefits of e-commerce?

• Convenience

• Global reach

• Cost-effective

• All of the above

Which technology is commonly used for secure online transactions?

• Blockchain

• SSL

• RFID

• IoT

The passage mentions there's a balance to be struck between security and other factors. Can you elaborate on what specific privacy concerns might arise in trying to improve e-commerce security?

• Collecting more customer data for stronger security measures might raise concerns about user profiles and targeted advertising.

• Encryption can make it difficult for law enforcement to track illegal activity.

• Firewalls can slow down website loading times.

• Implementing secure coding practices requires more time and resources.

The passage talks about various security threats. But how can an e-commerce business identify if it's under attack, especially from things like malware or man-in-the-middle attacks?

• User complaints about slow website loading times always indicate a DoS attack.

• Unusual spikes in traffic or login attempts can be a sign of an attack.

• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) can monitor network activity for suspicious behavior and alert administrators

• Regular security audits are a good practice but may not detect ongoing attacks.

Encryption is mentioned as a security measure. Does encryption guarantee complete protection for e-commerce transactions, or are there still vulnerabilities to consider?

• Encryption protects against all security threats mentioned in the passage.

• Strong encryption makes data unreadable, but vulnerabilities can exist in how the encryption keys are managed.

• Encryption protects data in transit, but other security measures are needed to safeguard systems from hacking attempts.

• Firewalls can render encrypted data useless to attackers.

Any website that does not support personal password information

• W3C (P3P)

• BBB ONLINE

• BETTER WEB

• Intracen

What are the benefits of e-commerce?

• Buyers can experience the product before purchasing.

• All remaining answers are correct.

• Avoid the risk of Covid 19 outbreak

• Sellers are tax exempt.