Which type of threat actor is typically motivated by political or ideological beliefs rather than financial gain?
- Cybercriminal
- Hacktivist
- Insider Threat
- Script Kiddie
Hacktivists are individuals or groups that use hacking skills to promote political or ideological causes. They're motivated by beliefs rather than financial gain. Insider Threats are employees with access to sensitive data, Cybercriminals seek financial gain, and Script Kiddies are amateur hackers.
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