A company's network was infiltrated by an attacker who used sophisticated techniques to bypass advanced security measures. The attacker was well-funded and had advanced capabilities. Sensitive data was exfiltrated over an extended period without detection. Which type of threat actor is most likely responsible for this attack?
Nation-state actors are typically well-funded and possess advanced capabilities, enabling them to conduct sophisticated attacks that can bypass even the most robust security measures. They often focus on long-term objectives, such as espionage and data exfiltration over extended periods. Insider threats involve individuals within the organization but may not have the resources or need to use advanced techniques for prolonged undetected access. Hacktivists are motivated by political or social causes but generally lack the resources for highly sophisticated attacks. Unskilled attackers, also known as script kiddies, lack the expertise and resources to perform advanced and prolonged infiltration without detection.
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