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Protecting personal data and critical infrastructure is a growing concern for individuals and governments . A recent report says that cyberattacks are among the top global risks in of likelihood and impact. It also states that the COVID-19 pandemic increased the and exposure of individuals and businesses to cyberattacks. The report warns that the current investment and cooperation in cybersecurity is insufficient to cope with the and complexity of cyber threats.

scale alike addition population vulnerability flaw terms

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Correct answer: alike
Explanation: The word 'alike' serves as an adverb that indicates similarity between individuals and governments in their concern for protecting personal data and critical infrastructure. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it emphasizes that both parties share the same level of concern.
Meaning: 'Alike' means similar or in the same way, indicating that both individuals and governments are equally concerned.
Wrong options:
terms: 'Terms' is a noun that refers to conditions or concepts, which does not fit the context of comparing individuals and governments.
addition: 'Addition' is a noun that refers to the act of adding something, which does not relate to the comparison being made.
population: 'Population' is a noun that refers to a group of individuals, which does not fit as it does not convey similarity between the two subjects.
vulnerability: 'Vulnerability' is a noun that refers to the state of being exposed to harm, which does not fit in this context of comparison.
flaw: 'Flaw' is a noun that refers to a defect or imperfection, which does not relate to the shared concern of individuals and governments.
scale: 'Scale' is a noun that refers to the size or extent of something, which does not fit the context of similarity.
Correct answer: terms
Explanation: The word 'terms' is used as a noun to refer to the conditions or aspects being discussed, specifically the likelihood and impact of cyberattacks. This fits grammatically and contextually as it aligns with the report's focus on evaluating risks.
Meaning: 'Terms' refers to the specific conditions or aspects being considered, in this case, likelihood and impact.
Wrong options:
addition: 'Addition' is a noun that refers to the act of adding something, which does not fit the context of discussing risks.
population: 'Population' is a noun that refers to a group of individuals, which does not relate to the evaluation of risks.
vulnerability: 'Vulnerability' is a noun that refers to the state of being exposed to harm, which does not fit the context of likelihood and impact.
alike: 'Alike' is an adverb that indicates similarity, which does not fit as it does not relate to the conditions being discussed.
flaw: 'Flaw' is a noun that refers to a defect or imperfection, which does not fit the context of evaluating risks.
scale: 'Scale' is a noun that refers to the size or extent of something, which does not fit the context of likelihood and impact.
Correct answer: vulnerability
Explanation: The term 'vulnerability' is a noun that describes the state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, which fits contextually as it relates to the increased risk individuals and businesses face due to cyberattacks.
Meaning: 'Vulnerability' refers to the state of being open to attack or harm, particularly in the context of cybersecurity.
Wrong options:
addition: 'Addition' is a noun that refers to the act of adding something, which does not fit the context of increased risk exposure.
population: 'Population' is a noun that refers to a group of individuals, which does not relate to the context of cybersecurity risks.
terms: 'Terms' refers to conditions or aspects, which does not fit as it does not describe the state of exposure to cyberattacks.
alike: 'Alike' is an adverb that indicates similarity, which does not fit in the context of describing risk exposure.
flaw: 'Flaw' is a noun that refers to a defect or imperfection, which does not relate to the increased risk of cyberattacks.
scale: 'Scale' refers to the size or extent of something, which does not fit the context of vulnerability.
Correct answer: scale
Explanation: The word 'scale' is a noun that refers to the size or extent of the cyber threats being discussed. This fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the magnitude of the threats that cybersecurity efforts must address.
Meaning: 'Scale' refers to the size, extent, or level of something, particularly in relation to the complexity of cyber threats.
Wrong options:
addition: 'Addition' is a noun that refers to the act of adding something, which does not fit the context of discussing the extent of threats.
population: 'Population' is a noun that refers to a group of individuals, which does not relate to the context of cyber threats.
vulnerability: 'Vulnerability' refers to the state of being exposed to harm, which does not fit as it does not describe the extent of threats.
alike: 'Alike' is an adverb that indicates similarity, which does not fit in the context of discussing the scale of threats.
flaw: 'Flaw' is a noun that refers to a defect or imperfection, which does not relate to the context of the magnitude of threats.
terms: 'Terms' refers to conditions or aspects, which does not fit the context of discussing the scale of cyber threats.

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