A ________ is a person or organization that seeks to obtain data or other assets illegally, without the owner's permission and often without the owner's knowledge.
A)target
B)vulnerability
C)threat
D)warning

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A threat is a person or organization that aims to gain unauthorized access to data or other assets. Targets are the objects of the attack, vulnerabilities are weaknesses in the system that can be exploited, and warnings are notifications that indicate an imminent threat. Therefore, the best choice is C) threat.

A ________ Is a Person or Organization That Seeks to Obtain