Chapter 5: Compare and contrast common threat actors and motivations

1. The correct answer is option D. Organized crime groups are motivated by financial gains and engage in cyber activities such as ransomware attacks, which involve stealing and leaking confidential trade secrets for monetary benefits. Option A is incorrect because nation-states have larger geopolitical objectives. Option B is incorrect because unskilled attackers lack the sophistication to carry out such targeted attacks. Option C is incorrect because hacktivists focus on ideological motives rather than corporate espionage.
2. The correct answer is option A. The scenario describes a situation where a cyber attacker extorts the victim by threatening to expose sensitive information unless a ransom is paid, which falls under the category of blackmail. Option B is incorrect because while there is a monetary aspect involved, the primary motivation is threat and extortion. Option C is incorrect because ransomware involves...