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Michelle is modeling threat actor motivation for her organization and wants to describe ransomware actors. What motivation is not commonly associated with ransomware?

Answer Options

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Data exfiltration

B

Blackmail

C

Revenge

D

Financial gain

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

Data exfiltration, blackmail, and financial gain are all common motivations for ransomware actors. Revenge is not a common ransomware actor motivation.

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