Your boss mentions that recently a number of employees have received calls from individuals who didn't identify themselves and asked a lot of questions about the company and its computer infrastructure. At first, he thought this was just a computer vendor who was trying to sell your company some new product, but no vendor has approached the company. He also says several strange e-mails requesting personal information have been sent to employees, and quite a few people have been seen searching your company's trash dumpsters for recyclable containers. Your boss asks what you think about all of these strange incidents. Respond and be sure to provide recommendations on what should be done about the various incidents.

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Baldwin

27 May, 15:03

Your boss mentions that recently a number of employees have received calls from individuals who didn't identify themselves and asked a lot of questions about the company and its computer infrastructure. At first, he thought this was just a computer vendor who was trying to sell your company some new product, but no vendor has approached the company. He also says several strange e-mails requesting personal information have been sent to employees, and quite a few people have been seen searching your company's trash dumpsters for recyclable containers. Your boss asks what you think about all of these strange incidents. Respond and be sure to provide recommendations on what should be done about the various incidents.

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Amir Velasquez · Answer 1

Scammers and cyber attackers.

Explanation:

Scammers and attacker use various means to get solid information, needed to steal and bring down a company. They adopt social engineering strategy, disguise as vendors to seek communication from member of an organisation.

To prevent or stop their attacks, there must be a level of awareness created among employees, thrash disposal of important documents, should be shredded or incinerated. Every network services must be gotten from a trusted vendor.