Viruses can worm their way into your computer from a variety of sources that contain viruses. Once viruses get into your online business computer, it can wreak havoc in a variety of ways that range from sending spam emails out to your database of customers to completely shutting down your computer. The best way to prevent viruses, worms and other problems from infecting your computer and your online business is to install anti-virus software. Also be sure to keep the antivirus software up-to-date.
Hackers and other unauthorized individuals accessing information on your customers and personal and business financial information can create a myriad of problems including identity theft. In order to prohibit unauthorized sources from accessing all of this pertinent information, you should install a firewall, which blocks unauthorized access to your computer. It is just as important to maintain your firewall by updating it regularly to further protect your computer.
A loss of your business data can occur from a virus or another malfunction with your computer. It's imperative that you institute a backup protocol to ensure that you have a recent copy of the data and programs on your computer. Not only does backup data protect you from a loss from virus infection, but it also ensures you can recover your business information on business website if there is a fire or theft.
14. According to the passage, which issue may lead to identity theft?
A、Changing data
B、Loss of data
C、Financial information
D、Unauthorized access
【正确答案】：D
【题目解析】：题目问的是根据文章内容什么可能会导致身份盗窃，从而可定位至文章第二段的第一句Hackers and other unauthorized individuals accessing information on your customers and personal and business financial information can create a myriad of problems including identity theft. 黑客和其他未经授权的个人访问您的客户和个人及企业财务信息的信息，可以造成无数的问题，包括身份盗窃。选项A 变化的数据，文章中没有提到；选项B 丢失数据，文章也没有提到；选项C 财务信息，该选项最容易混淆，文章中说的是未经授权的个人访问财务信息能导致身份盗窃，句中作主语的是unauthorized individuals accessing information未经授权的个人访问信息，而不是财务信息，选项C错误；选项D 未经授权的访问，符合文章内容，故选D。
