The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees.Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?
A) Because insiders often like to cause disruption and panic among citizens
B) Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment
C) Because insiders like to breach security to make a political statement
D) Because insiders need practice breaking into networks

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The recent layoffs at the department store may have left some disgruntled employees who could be seeking revenge or causing harm to the company. This motive could lead to an insider threat where an employee may have intentionally caused the credit card information breach. Therefore, the store should investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider. Option A, C, and D do not provide plausible reasons for why the insider should be investigated.

The News Reports a Security Breach of Credit Card Information