The Nature of Cybercrime and Cyber Threat Actors

Hey there! What do we call individuals, groups, or organizations that engage in mischievous activities targeting financial institutions, stealing sensitive data and causing financial losses?

• Cyber Tricksters

• Data Detectives

• Network Ninjas

• Software Sorcerers

Answer explanation

Individuals, groups, or organizations engaging in mischievous activities targeting financial institutions, stealing sensitive data, and causing financial losses are known as Cyber Tricksters.

Hey there! Who among Liam, Abigail, and Scarlett are the cyber threat actors motivated by financial gain and engage in activities such as identity theft, fraud, and ransomware attacks?

• Liam

• Abigail

• Scarlett

• Cybercriminals

Answer explanation

Cybercriminals are the threat actors motivated by financial gain and engage in activities such as identity theft, fraud, and ransomware attacks.

Who among Luna, Rohan, and Charlotte are individuals or groups backed by governments who conduct cyber espionage or cyber warfare?

• Hacktivists

• Malware Developers

• State-sponsored Hackers

• Hackers

Answer explanation

State-sponsored Hackers are individuals or groups backed by governments who conduct cyber espionage or cyber warfare, making them the correct choice for this question.

Hey there! What do we call individuals or groups inspired by social or political causes who use hacking techniques to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks?

• Hacktivists

• Cybercriminals

• Insider Threats

• Hackers

Answer explanation

Individuals or groups inspired by social or political causes who use hacking techniques to gain unauthorized access to systems and networks are called Hacktivists.

Hey there! Can you guess who among David, Liam, and Scarlett is known as an 'Insider Threat' in a company?

• Hackers

• Cybercriminals

• Insider Threats

• Hacktivists

Answer explanation

Among David, Liam, and Scarlett, the one known as an 'Insider Threat' in a company is categorized as an Insider Threat, not as Hackers, Cybercriminals, or Hacktivists.

Hey there! Who among Jackson, Nora, and Oliver is known as the highly skilled and sophisticated threat actors that operate stealthily over a long period and target specific organizations or industries?

• Jackson

• Nora

• Oliver

Answer explanation

Nora is known as the highly skilled and sophisticated threat actor that operates stealthily over a long period and targets specific organizations or industries.

Which term refers to individuals with limited technical skills who use pre-existing hacking tools or scripts to carry out cyber attacks?

• Script Kiddies like James

• Hackers like Evelyn

• Malware Developers like Aria

• Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Groups

Answer explanation

Script Kiddies like James are individuals with limited technical skills who use pre-existing hacking tools or scripts to carry out cyber attacks.

Who among Elijah, Luna, and Evelyn is notorious for creating and spreading malicious software like viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, or spyware?

• Malware Developers

• Script Kiddies

• Hackers

• Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Groups

Answer explanation

Malware Developers are notorious for creating and spreading malicious software like viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, or spyware.

Who is the most likely to be targeted by cybercriminals for unauthorized access to their personal information, financial accounts, or credentials?

• Critical Infrastructure

• Large Enterprises

• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

• Individuals like Lily, Zoe, or Benjamin

Answer explanation

Individuals like Lily, Zoe, or Benjamin are the most likely to be targeted by cybercriminals for unauthorized access to their personal information, financial accounts, or credentials.

Who among Elijah, Hannah, and Anika is most likely to be targeted by cyber attacks due to potentially weaker security measures?

• Elijah

• Hannah

• Anika

• All of the above

Answer explanation

All of the above are most likely to be targeted by cyber attacks due to potentially weaker security measures as mentioned in the question.