CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a threat actor who is a 'hacktivist' and one who is an 'organized crime' actor?
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Hacktivists are motivated by ideology; organized crime actors are motivated by financial gain
Hacktivists are typically motivated by political or social causes, while organized crime groups are primarily financially motivated.
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Hacktivists are motivated by ideology; organized crime actors are motivated by financial gain
Why this is correct
Correct. This aligns with common definitions.
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Hacktivists target only government entities; organized crime targets only businesses
Why it's wrong here
Targets vary widely.
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Hacktivists are always insiders; organized crime actors are external
Why it's wrong here
Hacktivists can be external, and insiders can be part of organized crime.
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Hacktivists use advanced persistent threats (APTs); organized crime uses commodity malware
Why it's wrong here
Both can use various techniques.
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