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SY0-701 Exam - Question 1


Which of the following threat actors is the most likely to be hired by a foreign government to attack critical systems located in other countries?

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Correct Answer: C

The most likely threat actor to be hired by a foreign government to attack critical systems in other countries is an organized crime group. These groups have the resources, expertise, and networks needed to carry out sophisticated cyber attacks. Hacktivists and whistleblowers typically act based on personal or ideological motives rather than as hired entities, while unskilled attackers lack the necessary proficiency.

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lauren2wright
May 6, 2024

C. Organized crime Organized crime groups often have the resources, expertise, and networks to carry out sophisticated cyber attacks on behalf of governments or other entities for financial gain or political motives.

PatientZeroOption: A
Jan 11, 2025

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ermahasraOption: C
Oct 3, 2024

C. Organized crime In the context of CompTIA Security+, organized crime refers to structured groups that are engaged in illegal activities, typically for financial gain. These groups are often highly sophisticated, well-funded, and operate with a high degree of coordination. They may be involved in various forms of cybercrime, including: Fraud: Engaging in activities such as credit card fraud, identity theft, and financial scams. Ransomware Attacks: Encrypting data and demanding a ransom for the decryption key. Data Breaches: Stealing sensitive information from organizations to sell on the black market or use for further criminal activities. Money Laundering: Using various techniques to disguise the origins of illegally obtained money. Drug Trafficking: Using online platforms to facilitate the sale and distribution of illegal drugs.

Teejaytoju
Oct 13, 2024

C. Organized crime Organized crime groups often have the resources, expertise, and networks to carry out sophisticated cyber attacks on behalf of governments or other entities for financial gain or political motives.

Anyio
Oct 18, 2024

The answer is C. Organized crime. Organized crime groups are often well-funded, highly skilled, and capable of carrying out sophisticated cyberattacks, including those targeting critical infrastructure. Governments might collaborate with or hire these groups for cyber espionage, sabotage, or other malicious activities aimed at destabilizing or compromising another nation's critical systems. Hacktivists typically act independently for political or social reasons and are less likely to be directly hired by governments. Whistleblowers expose internal wrongdoings and are not typically involved in attacking external systems. Unskilled attackers (often referred to as "script kiddies") lack the expertise necessary for carrying out complex attacks on critical systems. Thus, organized crime groups are the most likely threat actors in this scenario.

way12Option: C
Dec 21, 2024

the question points to a collection of attackers that is organized and they are targeting governments

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Dec 30, 2024

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hobadOption: C
May 21, 2024

C is correct answer

id1setiawabs
Sep 25, 2024

yeah, its C. the are very smooth and very organized when doing their job

88d4601Option: C
Nov 25, 2024

The answers is C

NateFOption: C
Dec 13, 2024

Interesting answer usually in the threat actor list Nation-State actor would be the answer.

JRCHENRYOption: C
Dec 20, 2024

these threat actors are highly skilled and works closely with their goverment

SHAGZZOption: C
Jan 14, 2025

the most accurate would have been APT

enongenekOption: C
Jan 21, 2025

Organise crime as they have the resources and can work for foreign government

AryzBeatsOption: C
Feb 3, 2025

Organized crime are usually treat actors that have high skill, capable of carrying out long and technical attacks

HasssOption: C
Feb 10, 2025

Organized crimes usually have a sophisticated team capable enough to pull of threats like these.

Cyberfox9001Option: C
Feb 12, 2025

C. Organized Crime Organized crime consists of individuals who have gained experience and made careers out of organized crime. In this case, organizations who are recruiting hackers would feel more comfortable recruiting groups who are experienced in this area of technology.

otoseOption: C
Feb 28, 2025

organized crime because it purely organized high skilled persdonnel

Rashjr1Option: C
Mar 5, 2025

because with an organised crime threat actor they are always there for monetary gain

ElyoOption: C
Apr 8, 2025

Organized crime is a category of transnational, national, or local groups of centralized enterprises run to engage in illegal activity, most commonly for profit.

MoreoOption: C
Apr 21, 2025

Organized crime groups often have the resources, expertise, and networks to carry out sophisticated cyber attacks on behalf of governments or other entities for financial gain or political motives.

keduOption: C
May 3, 2025

Heavily Sophisticated