Threat actors · Question 6 of 12

After being dismissed, a former employee deletes project files using credentials that are still active. Which motivation is most likely?

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Answer

  • A Revenge

Explanation

Disgruntled (former) employees often act out of revenge. This becomes dangerous when accounts are not disabled immediately upon departure. Orderly offboarding is therefore a key protective measure.

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