Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat
A)asset
B)cyberterrorism
C)hactivist
D)exploit kit
E)computer spy
F)risk
G)threat
H)threat agent
I)vulnerability
J)threat vector

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A threat agent is a person or group who has the power to carry out a threat.

Answer: B 
 Cyberterrorism refers to the use of technology to carry out terrorist activities such as hacking, denial-of-service attacks, and spreading malicious software.

Answer: C 
 Hactivists are individuals who hack computer systems or networks to promote a political or social cause.

Answer: D 
 An exploit kit is a software tool that helps hackers take advantage of vulnerabilities in computer systems, allowing them to execute malicious code or steal sensitive data.

Answer: E 
 A computer spy is a program or tool designed to secretly monitor someone's computer activity, such as keystrokes, browsing history, and chat messages.

Answer: F 
 Risk refers to the likelihood and potential impact of a threat exploiting a vulnerability, causing harm or damage to an asset.

Answer: G
 A threat is any circumstance or event that has the potential to cause harm to an asset.

Answer: I 
 Vulnerability refers to a weakness or flaw in a system's security that can be exploited by a threat agent.

Answer: J 
 A threat vector is the path or means by which a threat agent can exploit a vulnerability to attack an asset.

Match the Following Terms to the Appropriate Definitions