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0Mahmoud is responsible for managing security at a large university. He has just performed a threat analysis for the network, and based on past incidents and studies of similar networks, he has determined that the most prevalent threat to his network are attackers who wish to breach the system, simply to prove they can or for some low-level crime, such as changing a grade. Which term best describes this type of attacker?
Answer Options
A
Hacktivist
B
Nation-state
C
Insider
D
Unskilled attacker
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
Unskilled attackers, often called script kiddies, tend to use premade tools in unsophisticated ways. Hacktivists take action based on political motivation, insiders operate from inside of an organization, and nation-state actors are typically highly capable and well resourced.