Question: What is a common risk of storing sensitive information, such as credit card details, without encryption in databases?

Answer:

Storing sensitive information, such as credit card details, without encryption in databases increases the risk of data breaches and exposure of sensitive information to attackers.

MCQ: What is a common risk of storing sensitive information, such as credit card details, without encryption in databases?

A. Storing sensitive information without encryption poses no risk
B. Improved security due to the visibility of credit card details in the database
C. Increased risk of data breaches and exposure of sensitive information to attackers
D. Compressed application code automatically secures sensitive information storage

Correct Answer: A. Storing sensitive information without encryption poses no risk

Explanation:

Storing sensitive information, such as credit card details, without encryption in databases increases the risk of data breaches and exposure of sensitive information to attackers.