Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) — Question 38

Daniel is a professional hacker whose aim is to attack a system to steal data and money for profit. He performs hacking to obtain confidential data such as social security numbers, personally identifiable information (PII) of an employee, and credit card information. After obtaining confidential data, he further sells the information on the black market to make money.
Daniel comes under which of the following types of threat actor.

Answer options

• A. Industrial spies
• B. State-sponsored hackers
• C. Insider threat
• D. Organized hackers

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as organized hackers are often part of groups that systematically engage in illegal activities, such as data theft for profit. Option A, industrial spies, typically focus on corporate secrets rather than personal data, while B, state-sponsored hackers, are motivated by national interests rather than personal gain. Option C, insider threat, refers to individuals within an organization who misuse their access, which does not apply to Daniel as an external hacker.