What is a common motivation for a threat actor who threatens to release sensitive information unless a payment or other demand is met?
Financial gain or compliance with demands
Performing a service disruption for philosophical beliefs
Demonstrating a proof of concept
Executing a buffer overflow attack
Blackmail involves coercing an individual or organization by threatening to reveal embarrassing, incriminating, or otherwise sensitive information unless a payment or another demand is satisfied. This represents a method by which threat actors, such as cybercriminals or insiders, leverage obtained sensitive data for personal gain or to put pressure on the victim.
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