Threat actors · Question 12 of 12
A security team assesses two groups: group A buys access on the dark web and runs ransomware as a service, group B defaces websites with political slogans. Which statements are correct?
3 answers are correct. Hard
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Answer
- A Group A mainly pursues financial goals
- C Group B is most likely hacktivism
- E Group A is usually better organized and funded
Explanation
Ransomware as a service and purchased access are typical of organized crime with a profit motive and division of labor. Defacements with slogans point to hacktivism. State direction is possible for B but not necessary.