Finally, much like the risk equation information security professionals use when deciding what defensive measures to put in place, in essence figuring out if the benefit of a protective measure exceeds its cost (in money, resource time, etc.), attackers are at least subconsciously using a similar mechanism.

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If it is found the person in question does pose a risk, then information may be given to the parent, carer or guardian as a protective measure.

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Without such a protective drug, women who have the gene can either watch and wait or have their breasts removed as a preventive measure.

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