Section 3.23 Nation State Actor

Question 1

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

False Flag Attack

Answer 2

Attack that is orchestrated in such a way 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

Nation-state Actor capabilities

Answer 3

Nation-state actors possess advanced technical skills and extensive resources, and they are capable of conducting complex, coordinated cyber operations that employ a variety of techniques.

Question 4

3 examples of techniques used

Nation-state Actor techniques

CZA

Answer 4

1. Custom malware
2. Zero-day exploits
3. Advanced persistent threats

Question 5

Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)

Answer 5

Term that used to be used synonymously with a nation-state actor because of
their long-term persistence and stealth

It is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains unauthorised 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 6

What motivates a nation-state actor?

Answer 6

Nation-state actors are motivated to achieve their long-term strategic goals, and they are not seeking financial gain

Question 7

example of attack

US presedential election

Answer 7

2016 US election - Russian nation state actors goal was to undermine the the US democratic electoral process by damaging Hilary Clintons campaign so that Donald Trump would gain presidency.