CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
Which of the following threat actors is MOST likely to be motivated by financial gain and possess moderate to high technical capabilities?
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Organized crime
Organized crime groups are primarily motivated by financial gain and often have sophisticated technical skills to carry out attacks such as ransomware, data theft, or fraud.
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Organized crime
Why this is correct
Organized crime is financially motivated and can have high technical capabilities.
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Hacktivist
Why it's wrong here
Hacktivists are motivated by ideological or political causes, not financial gain.
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Nation-state APT
Why it's wrong here
Nation-state actors are often motivated by espionage or geopolitical goals, not primarily financial gain.
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Script kiddie
Why it's wrong here
Script kiddies have low technical skills and are usually motivated by notoriety or curiosity, not financial gain.
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