GameStop Data Breach Analysis

GameStop Data Breach Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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The video discusses a data breach at GameStop, where cybercriminals accessed customer credit card information through the GameStop.com website. The breach, which occurred between September 2016 and February 2017, led to the sale of stolen data on another website. GameStop and financial industry sources confirmed the breach, highlighting the potential for fraudulent purchases using the stolen data. The video emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity and the impact of such breaches on customers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of attack did GameStop suffer?

Ransomware attack

DDoS attack

Phishing attack

Data breach

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Through which platform did the cybercriminals access GameStop's customer data?

GameStop's physical stores

GameStop's mobile app

GameStop's website

GameStop's customer service

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did GameStop recently learn about the stolen credit card data?

It was being stored on a cloud server

It was being used for ransomware

It was being sold on another website

It was being used for phishing attacks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who confirmed the hacking of GameStop's website?

GameStop's customers

Financial industry sources

A cybersecurity firm

GameStop's IT department

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which period did the data breach at GameStop occur?

January 2015 to December 2015

March 2016 to August 2016

Mid-September 2016 to February 2017

April 2017 to September 2017

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of information were stolen in the GameStop data breach?

Credit card numbers, expiration dates, and security codes

Email addresses and passwords

Social security numbers

Home addresses and phone numbers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the stolen data?

Enhanced security measures

Improved customer service

Fraudulent purchases

Increased website traffic