Episode 25 — Threat Actors: Organized Crime, Terrorists, Hacktivists, and Insiders (2.2)
This episode introduces major threat actor categories and explains how their goals and behavior differ. Organized crime groups often pursue financial gain through fraud, ransomware, data theft, and extortion. Terrorist actors may seek disruption, fear, attention, or damage to critical services. Hacktivists usually act from ideological or political motivation, using attacks to embarrass, disrupt, or publicize a cause. Insiders may be malicious employees abusing access, or accidental insiders who create risk through mistakes, negligence, or poor judgment. Security+ scenarios often require matching actor type to motivation, capability, target choice, and likely defensive concern. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with. And dont forget Cyberauthor.me for the companion study guide and flash cards!
