Which term describes attacks on confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems?

• A. High-tech crimes
• B. Weapon-related high-tech crimes
• C. Attacks on confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems
• D. Money laundering

Answer: (C)

Attacks aimed at the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information systems describe threats that target the core protections of information security. This phrase names the exact objectives: protecting who can access data (confidentiality), ensuring data wasn’t tampered with (integrity), and making sure systems are usable when needed (availability). It covers a wide range of actions—from data breaches and data tampering to denial-of-service outages—so it’s the most precise label for such threats.

Other options don’t fit as well. High-tech crimes is a broad umbrella that doesn’t pinpoint the CIA protections. Weapon-related high-tech crimes and money laundering refer to specific criminal activities that aren’t about the triad of information security goals.