CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 333

A consumer purchases an exploit from the dark web. The exploit targets the online shopping cart of a popular website, allowing the shopper to modify the price of an item at checkout. Which of the following BEST describes this type of user?

Answer options

• A. Insider
• B. Script kiddie
• C. Competitor
• D. Hacktivist
• E. APT

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a Script kiddie typically lacks advanced skills but uses tools developed by others to exploit vulnerabilities. The other options describe different categories of individuals: an Insider has legitimate access, a Competitor seeks to gain a business advantage, a Hacktivist is motivated by political reasons, and APT refers to advanced persistent threats, which are usually more sophisticated operations.