A security analyst is reviewing a threat intelligence report detailing an attack against the nation's power grid. The report describes the threat actor as highly sophisticated, well-funded, and focused on long-term espionage and disruption rather than immediate financial gain. Which of the following threat actor types is MOST likely described in the report?
The description of a highly sophisticated, well-funded threat actor targeting critical infrastructure like a power grid for espionage and disruption aligns with the known tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of nation-state actors. These actors are sponsored by governments and pursue strategic national interests. Other actors like hacktivists, script kiddies, or organized crime groups usually have different motivations (e.g., political protest, notoriety, or direct financial profit) and often lack the same level of resources and long-term focus.
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