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Who are script kiddies?

What do unskilled attackers mainly use?

Chapter 5 Comparing and Contrasting Common Threat Actors and Motivations

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Test your knowledge on different types of threat actors in the cybersecurity landscape, from script kiddies to nation-state actors.

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1
What do unskilled attackers mainly use?
Custom malware
Social engineering
Advanced hacking
Prewritten code
2
Who are script kiddies?
Hacktivists
Unskilled attackers
Organized crime
Nation-state actors
3
What is a common goal of nation-state actors?
Gain reputation
Disrupt social media
Steal intellectual property
Cause thrill
4
Which actor is usually well funded?
Insider threat
Unskilled attacker
Organized crime
Hacktivist
5
Who might leave backdoors for attacks?
Disgruntled employee
Hacktivist
Organized crime
Script kiddie
6
What attribute varies among threat actors?
Resources and funding
Height
Hair color
Favorite food
7
Which actor can be an insider?
Insider threat
Organized crime
Hacktivist
Nation-state
8
What is shadow IT?
Insider threat
Script kiddie tool
Unauthorized IT use
Government hacking
9
What motivates hacktivists?
Stealing data
Political agendas
Financial gain
Thrill seeking
10
Which actor is motivated by money?
Nation-state
Organized crime
Script kiddie
Hacktivist
11
Which actor uses denial-of-service attacks?
Organized crime
Insider threat
Hacktivist
Unskilled attacker
12
Nation-state actors are also called APTs
False
True