Threat Actor
An individual or group that conducts cyber attacks or exploits vulnerabilities. Threat actors include nation-states, organised crime groups, hacktivists, insider threats, and opportunistic attackers.
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What is Threat Actor?
An individual or group that conducts cyber attacks or exploits vulnerabilities. Threat actors include nation-states, organised crime groups, hacktivists, insider threats, and opportunistic attackers.
Why is Threat Actor important for compliance?
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