Exam PCCSA topic 1 question 1 discussion

From the Cybersecurity Survival Guide(official material for PCCSA): Modern cyberattacks are perpetrated by far more sophisticated and dangerous adversaries, motivated by far more sinister purposes: • Cybercriminals. Acting independently or as part of a criminal organization, cybercriminals commit acts of data theft, embezzlement, fraud, and/or extortion for financial gain. • State-affiliated groups. Sponsored by or affiliated with nation-states, these organizations have the resources to launch very sophisticated and persistent attacks, have great technical depth and focus, and are well funded. They often have military and/or strategic objectives such as the ability to disable or destroy critical infrastructure, including power grids, water supplies, transportation systems, emergency response, and medical and industrial systems.