A client requests that a penetration tester emulate a help desk technician who was recently laid off. Which of the following BEST describes the abilities of the threat actor?

The correct answer is A. Advanced persistent threat. An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a computer network attack in which a person or group gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. APTs provide the highest level of threat on the adversary tier list. Many of the techniques…

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AAdvanced persistent threat
BScript kiddie
CHacktivist
DOrganized crime

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C
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D
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Explanation

An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a computer network attack in which a person or group gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time. APTs provide the highest level of threat on the adversary tier list. Many of the techniques used by advanced persistent threat actors are useful for penetration testers, and vice versa. If your persistence techniques aren’t monitored for or detected by the client’s systems, the findings should include information that can help them design around this potential problem.

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