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SY0-701 · Question #608

SY0-701 Question #608: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C: Hacktivist. Hacktivists are individuals or groups who use hacking as a form of activism, driven by ideological, political, or social beliefs - making personal beliefs their primary motivation. Nation-states attack to advance geopolitical interests or conduct espionage on behalf of a governme

Submitted by haru.x· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

Which of the following actors attacking an organization is the most likely to be motivated by personal beliefs?

Options

  • ANation-state
  • BOrganized crime
  • CHacktivist
  • DInsider threat

Explanation

Hacktivists are individuals or groups who use hacking as a form of activism, driven by ideological, political, or social beliefs - making personal beliefs their primary motivation. Nation-states attack to advance geopolitical interests or conduct espionage on behalf of a government. Organized crime is financially motivated, seeking monetary gain through fraud, ransomware, or data theft. Insider threats act from grievances, financial pressure, or coercion - personal circumstances rather than ideological conviction.

Memory tip: Break down the word - hack + activist. Activists are driven by beliefs and causes, so a hacktivist is simply an activist who hacks to advance those beliefs.

Topics

#Threat actors#Motivation#Hacktivism#Cybercrime

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