Exam 200-201 topic 1 question 209 discussion

Threat actors are "individuals or groups" that attack digital devices, networks or computer systems. https://www.ibm.com/topics/threat-actor

The threat actor in this scenario is difficult to determine based solely on the given information. The source address, [email protected], appears to be from HR, but it could potentially be spoofed or impersonated by the threat actor. The threat actor is the individual or group responsible for initiating the phishing attack. They are the ones crafting and sending the phishing emails with the intention of deceiving recipients and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or compromising their security. Given the information provided, the most appropriate answer would be: B. phishing email While the threat actor is the one behind the phishing emails, it is important to focus on the nature of the attack rather than identifying a specific sender, receiver, or department involved. Phishing emails are a common tactic used by threat actors to exploit human vulnerabilities and trick recipients into taking malicious actions.

A. sender