020_Threat Actors–CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 – 2.1

Which of the following is NOT a common motivation for a cyber attack?

• Revenge

• Financial gain

• Increasing website traffic

• Political activism

How do organized crime groups structure their cyber operations?

• They operate in a decentralized manner with no clear hierarchy.

• They have a corporate-like structure with specialized roles.

• They rely solely on freelance hackers for their operations.

• They function as loose networks with no defined roles.

What is a defining characteristic of unskilled attackers?

• They use pre-made scripts without fully understanding them

• They create their own unique malware

• They have advanced knowledge of network security

• They are able to bypass all security measures

Which of the following threat actors typically has the highest resources?

• Script kiddies

• Hacktivists

• Nation-state actors

• Insider threats

How can identifying a threat actor help in preventing attacks?

• It helps determine the attacker’s goal and methods

• It allows for random guessing of the attacker's next move

• It provides a list of potential victims

• It ensures that all security measures are bypassed

What is a threat actor in cybersecurity?

• An entity that negatively affects the security of others

• A software that protects against cyber attacks

• A type of firewall used in networks

• A government agency that monitors internet traffic

What is the main security risk associated with shadow IT?

• Unauthorized infrastructure can introduce security vulnerabilities

• Increased operational costs due to unregulated software

• Improved collaboration among teams

• Enhanced data privacy and protection

Why are threat actors often referred to as malicious actors?

• Because they are often misunderstood

• Because their actions tend to have negative security impacts

• Because they work for government agencies

• Because they are always hackers

What type of attacks do organized crime groups commonly use?

• Ransomware attacks for financial extortion

• Political sabotage

• Hacktivist-style attacks

• Public service announcements

Which of the following is a common attack method used by hacktivists?

• Defacing websites to spread their message

• Selling ransomware services

• Stealing credit card information

• Creating anti-virus software