Threat actors · Question 9 of 12
What characterizes an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
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Answer
- B A targeted, long-lasting and well-concealed attack
Explanation
An APT is a campaign by well-equipped attackers who establish themselves unnoticed in a network and exfiltrate data or prepare sabotage over months. Typical perpetrators are state groups. Staying inconspicuous matters more than quick impact.