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CPA · Question 43 · Area II: Security
Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'Advanced Persistent Threat' (APT)?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'Advanced Persistent Threat' (APT)?
Answer options:
A.
A teenager testing script tools.
B.
A sophisticated, long-term attack often sponsored by a nation-state.
C.
A quick, automated phishing campaign.
D.
An accidental internal data leak.
How to approach this question
Keywords: 'Advanced' (sophisticated), 'Persistent' (long-term).
Full Answer
B.A sophisticated, long-term attack often sponsored by a nation-state.✓ Correct
A sophisticated, long-term attack often sponsored by a nation-state.
APTs are prolonged and targeted cyberattacks in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period, often state-sponsored.
Common mistakes
Confusing APTs with common cybercriminals.
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