Chapter 5 Flashcards
(19 cards)
Nation state threat actor
Government-backed cyber operatives
Unskilled attacker
Novice with limited hacking skills
Hacktivist
Activist hacker with political or social agenda
Insider threat
Trusted insider posing cybersecurity risks
Organized crime threat actor
Criminal group seeking financial gain via cybercrime
Shadow IT
Unauthorized, unregulated tech use within an organization
Internal/external
Originating from within or outside an entity
Resources/funding
Availability of financial and technological support
Sophistication/capability
Level of expertise and technological proficiency
Data exfiltration
Stealing sensitive data for illicit purposes
Espionage
Gathering information for intelligence or competitive advantage
Service disruption
Disrupting systems or services intentionally
Blackmail
Extortion using compromising information
Financial gain
Profiting from cybercriminal activities
Philosophical/political beliefs
Pursuing digital activism or ideology
Ethical
Cyberauctions aligned with moral principles
Revenge
Retaliatory actions driven by personal vendettas
Disruption/chaos
Creating chaos and confusion for various reasons
War
Engaging in cyber warfare or military conflict
