CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) — Question 9

A user downloads software that contains malware onto a computer that eventually infects numerous other systems. Which of the following has the user become?

Answer options

• A. Hacktivist
• B. Advanced persistent threat
• C. Insider threat
• D. Script kiddie

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The user has become an insider threat because they unintentionally introduced malware into the organization's network from within. A hacktivist typically has a political motive, an advanced persistent threat refers to a highly skilled group targeting specific organizations, and a script kiddie usually uses existing tools without deep technical knowledge.