Threat Actors Flashcards
1
Q
Nation-state
A
Government-sponsored entities targeting other nations for
political, economic, or military purposes.
2
Q
Unskilled Attacker
A
Individuals with limited technical expertise or resources attempting to exploit vulnerabilities.
3
Q
Hacktivist
A
Individuals or groups motivated by political or social causes, engaging in cyber attacks to promote their agenda.
4
Q
Insider Threat
A
Current or former employees, contractors, or partners with insider access to systems and data, posing a risk to security.
5
Q
Organised Crime
A
Groups engaged in illegal activities, including cybercrime, for financial gain.
6
Q
Shadow IT
A
Unauthorised IT systems or services implemented within an organisation without official approval or oversight.
