Nation-State Actor

Question 1

What is a Nation-State Actor

Answer 1

Groups or individuals that are sponsored by a government to conduct cyber operations against other nations, organizations, or individuals

Question 2

What is a False Flag Attack

Answer 2

An attack that is so convincing that it appears to originate from a different source or group than the actual perpetrators, with the intent to mislead investigators and attribute the attack to someone else

Question 3

What are the types of techniques that nation-state actors use?

Answer 3

Creating custom malware, using zero-day exploits, becoming an advanced persistent threat (APT)

Question 4

Advance Persistent Threat (APT)

Answer 4

A prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period while trying to steal data or monitor network activities rather than cause immediate damage

Question 5

What is the motivation of Nation-State Actors

Answer 5

To achieve their long-term strategic goals, rather than seeking financial gain