Which type of threat actor is most likely to attack an organization's IT infrastructure for ideological reasons, such as to promote political change or to draw attention to social issues?
A hacktivist is typically motivated by philosophical or political beliefs and may perpetrate attacks to promote political change or to advance social issues. This contrasts with other types of threat actors, like nation-state actors who might engage in espionage, or organized crime groups who are usually motivated by financial gain.
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