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CYBER THREAT ACTOR [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
CONT

State-sponsored cyber threat actors operating on behalf of nation-states primarily use cyber threat activity to advance their geopolitical objectives. They are frequently the most sophisticated threat actors, with dedicated resources and personnel, and extensive planning and coordination.

Key term(s)
  • state-sponsored cyberthreat actor
  • state sponsored cyber threat actor
  • state sponsored cyberthreat actor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Parmi les activités des auteurs de cybermenace parrainés par des États, notons l'espionnage contre des gouvernements, des organisations et des personnes; le prépositionnement dans les systèmes essentiels ou la perturbation de ceux-ci; ou l'établissement de réseaux d'appareils compromis pour permettre de poursuivre les activités de cybermenace. Les auteurs de cybermenace parrainés par des États peuvent aussi se livrer à des activités motivées par l'appât du gain.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
DEF

[The] state, group, or individual who, with malicious intent, aims to take advantage of vulnerabilities, low cyber security awareness, and technological developments to gain unauthorized access to information systems in order to access or otherwise affect victims' data, devices, systems, and networks.

Key term(s)
  • cyberthreat actor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
DEF

[...] État, groupe ou personne qui cherche à tirer avantage des vulnérabilités, d'une sensibilisation insuffisante à la cybersécurité et des progrès technologiques pour obtenir un accès non autorisé aux systèmes d'information ou encore porter préjudice aux données, aux dispositifs, aux systèmes et aux réseaux des victimes.

Spanish

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