SY0-701 · Question #608
Which of the following actors attacking an organization is the most likely to be motivated by personal beliefs?
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…
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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
How the community answered
(15 responses)- C93% (14)
- D7% (1)
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.
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