What is a state-sponsored attack?
- An attack perpetrated by a well-funded and motivated group that will typically use the latest attack techniques for financial gain.
- An attack perpetrated by governments worldwide to disrupt or steal information from other nations.
- An attack perpetrated by disgruntled employees inside an organization.
- An attack is perpetrated to steal sensitive data and then reveal it to the public to embarrass or financially affect a target.
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Explanation & Hints: Cyber war and cyber espionage are two terms that fit into the category of a state-sponsored attack. Many governments worldwide use cyber attacks to steal information from opponents and cause disruption. |