Palo_Alto_Networks
PCCP · Question #28
Which type of attack includes exfiltration of data as a primary objective?
The correct answer is A. Advanced persistent threat. An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a long-term, targeted cyberattack where data exfiltration is often the primary objective. Attackers maintain a covert presence in the network to steal sensitive information over time.
Cybersecurity Concepts and Principles
Question
Which type of attack includes exfiltration of data as a primary objective?
Options
- AAdvanced persistent threat
- BDenial-of-service (DoS)
- CWatering hole attack
- DCross-Site Scripting (XSS)
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A73% (30)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D17% (7)
Explanation
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a long-term, targeted cyberattack where data exfiltration is often the primary objective. Attackers maintain a covert presence in the network to steal sensitive information over time.
Topics
#APT#data exfiltration#threat actors#attack objectives
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.