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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)
  • A
    73% (30)
  • B
    7% (3)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    17% (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

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