Which of the following is a characteristic of an 'Advanced Persistent Threat' (APT)?

Answer options:

A teenager testing script tools.

A sophisticated, long-term attack often sponsored by a nation-state.

A quick, automated phishing campaign.

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

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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