Thinking about computer security, what do you think the issues with each of the following statements is. The issue might be related to either a hole in the security of the system being described or a technical misunderstanding of computer security.

1. Your company has been contracted to test the security of another companys data storage system, but your boss is worried that you could be arrested if you hack into the system.

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2. You have been asked to secure a computer system that stores personal data on a public terminal.

[1 mark]

3. Ignoring the issue of rootkits in your answer, a key logger has been found on a system that you use, and you have only been advised to run a virus scan to address the problem.

[1 mark]

4. Your boss proposes that, instead of password protecting all of your companys data, you simply put it on a secret web server and only share the URL with trustworthy people.

[1 mark]

5. Your company has put their private key online and is keeping their public key secret.

[1 mark]