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Which of the following threat actors is the most likely to be hired by a foreign government to attack critical systems located in other countries?

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Hacktivist
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Hacktivist
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Whistleblower
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Whistleblower
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Organized crime
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Organized crime
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Unskilled attacker
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Unskilled attacker
Suggested answer: C

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Organized crime is a type of threat actor that is motivated by financial gain and often operates across national borders. Organized crime groups may be hired by foreign governments to conduct cyberattacks on critical systems located in other countries, such as power grids, military networks, or financial institutions.Organized crime groups have the resources, skills, and connections to carry out sophisticated and persistent attacks that can cause significant damage and disruption12.Reference=1: Threat Actors - CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 2.12: CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Certification Study Guide

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stephanie bagcal

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Voted C

answer is c

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Andre

Edited 9 days ago

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the answer is C

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Aamer Shahzad

Edited 19 days ago

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My answer C

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Darren Bilmen

Edited 19 days ago

Voted C

I choose organized crime

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darren cain

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C Correct

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