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Overview:

Chapter 5 of the course textbook states: "In 2013, cyberthreats were at the top of US intelligence reports for the first time. Cyberthreats are now the number one type of danger facing the United States, according to current National Intelligence Director James Clapper, who coordinates the CIA, NSA, and many other agencies" (Turban, Volonino, & Wood, 2015, p.152).

References

Turban, E., Volonino, L., & Wood, G. R. (2015). Information technology for management: Digital strategies for insight, action, and sustainable performance (10th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Question:

Perhaps you, a friend, or relative have been the victim of one of the recent cyber attacks at Target, BofA, or Citibank. Conduct research on the topic and answer the following question by providing facts that support your position. 

Is it possible for businesses such as these to fully prevent such threats to your personal security or are they fighting a losing battle?