CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 450

Which of the following threat actors is most likely to be motivated by ideology?

Answer options

• A. Business competitor
• B. Hacktivist
• C. Criminal syndicate
• D. Script kiddie
• E. Disgruntled employee

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Hacktivist, as their actions are typically motivated by political or social ideologies rather than financial gain. In contrast, Business competitors (A) and Criminal syndicates (C) are mainly driven by profit, while Script kiddies (D) often act out of curiosity or for fun, and Disgruntled employees (E) may be motivated by personal grievances rather than ideology.