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SY0-701 · Question #113

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?

The correct answer is C. Organized crime. Organized crime is a type of threat actor that is motivated by financial gain and often operates across national borders. Organized crime groups may be hired by foreign governments to conduct cyberattacks on critical systems located in other countries, such as power grids…

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

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?

Options

  • AHacktivist
  • BWhistleblower
  • COrganized crime
  • DUnskilled attacker

How the community answered

(40 responses)
  • A
    8% (3)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    88% (35)
  • D
    3% (1)

Explanation

Organized crime is a type of threat actor that is motivated by financial gain and often operates across national borders. Organized crime groups may be hired by foreign governments to conduct cyberattacks on critical systems located in other countries, such as power grids, military networks, or financial institutions. Organized crime groups have the resources, skills, and connections to carry out sophisticated and persistent attacks that can cause significant damage

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