Threat Actor Types

Question 1

Which of the following terms is used to describe sophisticated and prolonged cyberattacks often carried out by well-funded and organised groups, such as nation-states?

A. MitM
B. APT
C. XSRF
D. DDoS

Answer 1

APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats)

Are highly sophisticated, long-term cyberattacks typically conducted by nation-states or well-funded criminal groups. These attackers often use brand impersonation as part of their tactics to infiltrate organisations, steal data, or deploy malware.