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SY0-701 · Question #903

A group of people is working together to run multiple ransomware attacks against targets that the group selected to yield the most financial gain. Which of the following best describes this type of ac

The correct answer is A. Organized crime. Coordinated ransomware campaigns for profit are characteristic of organized crime groups - criminal enterprises motivated by financial gain rather than ideology or national interest.

Submitted by lucia.co· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A group of people is working together to run multiple ransomware attacks against targets that the group selected to yield the most financial gain. Which of the following best describes this type of activity?

Options

  • AOrganized crime
  • BNation-state actor
  • CShadow IT
  • DHacktivism

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    71% (40)
  • B
    16% (9)
  • C
    9% (5)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

Coordinated ransomware campaigns for profit are characteristic of organized crime groups - criminal enterprises motivated by financial gain rather than ideology or national interest.

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