Threats Actors Defination

Question 1

What are the main types of threat actors?

Answer 1

Cybercriminals: Individuals or groups seeking financial gain.

Example: Hackers stealing credit card information for profit.

Question 2

What motivates cybercriminals?

Answer 2

Primarily driven by financial gain through theft, fraud, or ransom demands.

Memory Hook: “Profit Hackers” - always aiming for financial rewards.

Question 3

What drives hacktivists?

Answer 3

They aim to promote political changes or social issues through hacking.

Memory Hook: “Cause Crusaders” - fighting for a cause through cyber means.

Question 4

What are state-sponsored actors known for?

Answer 4

Engaging in cyber espionage or sabotage to support national interests.

Memory Hook: “Spy Hackers” — the digital spies of the cyber world.

Question 5

Who are insider threat actors?

Answer 5

Individuals within the organization who misuse their access to resources.

Memory Hook: “Inside Job” - threats from within the company.

Question 6

Who are script kiddies?

Answer 6

Inexperienced hackers using pre-made programs to attack systems, often for bragging rights or just to cause trouble.

Memory Hook: “Copy-Paste Hackers” — using others’ tools without much skill.