The Internet provides opportunities for criminals to cause significant damage with minimum resources. For example, in 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack resulted in several billion dollars of damage. This best represents which vulnerability of the Internet?

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The asymmetries of cyberspace refer to the fact that it is easier for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in the Internet than it is for defenders to protect against them. Criminals with minimal resources can inflict significant damage through cyber attacks such as the WannaCry ransomware attack, which affected numerous organizations worldwide.

The Internet Provides Opportunities for Criminals to Cause Significant Damage