Which of the following is a 'Nation-State' threat actor most likely to target?

Answer options:

Small retail websites for credit card theft

Critical infrastructure or intellectual property for espionage

Random individuals for ransomware

Defacing websites for fun

How to approach this question

Nation-State = Spies/War. Target = Government/Power/Secrets.

Full Answer

B.Critical infrastructure or intellectual property for espionage✓ Correct

Critical infrastructure or intellectual property for espionage

Nation-state actors are typically motivated by espionage, political advantage, or disruption of critical infrastructure (Advanced Persistent Threats).

Common mistakes

Confusing Nation-States with financial cybercriminals.

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