Marriott Shares Slump After Massive Starwood Hack

Marriott Shares Slump After Massive Starwood Hack

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The transcript discusses the acquisition of Starwood Hotels by Marriott and the subsequent data breach affecting millions of guests. It highlights the significance of the breach, the potential risks involved, and Marriott's responsibility in failing to detect the breach sooner. The discussion also covers the implications for privacy and security, especially for high-profile guests, and Marriott's response to the situation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company did Marriott acquire in 2016 that is related to the data breach?

Hilton Hotels

Starwood Hotels

Hyatt Hotels

InterContinental Hotels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sensitive information was compromised in the Marriott data breach?

Bank account numbers

Driver's license numbers

Social Security numbers

Passport numbers and loyalty accounts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Marriott data breach considered significant?

It was the first data breach in the hotel industry.

It involved a large number of hotel brands.

It included credit card information.

It potentially exposed travel records of high-profile individuals.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the initial breach occur, according to Marriott?

2012

2014

2018

2016

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Marriott's response to the data breach?

They denied any responsibility.

They offered compensation to all affected guests.

They blamed Starwood entirely.

They apologized and accepted responsibility for the delayed detection.