Threat actors and vectors

Threat actor attributes

CompTIA compares attackers by attributes: internal versus external, level of resources and funding, and level of sophistication and capability. These attributes help assess how dangerous a given actor is.

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Related terms

Insider threat Advanced persistent threat (APT) Threat actor motivation Double extortion ransomware Social engineering Phishing

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