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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)- A71% (40)
- B16% (9)
- C9% (5)
- D4% (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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