Staples is concerned with identity theft. One of the ways that she can protect her information from leaking out to the wrong hands is to:

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14 April, 21:11

Staples is concerned with identity theft. One of the ways that she can protect her information from leaking out to the wrong hands is to:

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B. Install antivirus software, firewalls, and anti-spyware software on her computer.

Explanation:

A. Avoid all e-commerce transactions because this is the only type of buying transactions where websites and others handle sensitive, personal information.

B. Install antivirus software, firewalls, and anti-spyware software on her computer.

C. Limit her purchases with vendors that she knows do not store her information in a database.

D. Limit her travels to the United States because identity theft is an international problem.

Option B is correct because that's one of the measures Staple could take in combating hacking. As the internet grows and expands, there is an increase in cyber crime and identity theft. Therefore, genuine internet users must ensure they protect themselves from such thefts. One way such protection can be achieved is by protecting computers with antivirus software, firewalls, and anti-spyware software.