Cybersecurity Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for cybersecurity terms related to threat actors.

Threat Actors

Groups of individuals responsible for cyberattacks.

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Intelligence gathered from publicly available sources.

Script Kiddies

Individuals who run ready-made scripts without deep technical understanding.

Hacktivists

Hackers with a cause seeking to cause disruptions.

Organized Crime

Professional criminals who engage in cyberattacks for financial gain.

Nation States / APTs

Government and military entities involved in cyber activities.

Insider Threats

Employees or members of an organization who seek to undermine operations.

Competitors

Businesses competing in the same industry that pose a cyber threat.

Shadow IT

Parts of an organization that do not follow IT rules.

Black Hat/Unauthorized Hacker

Any malicious hacker.

White Hat/Authorized Hacker

Works with companies to patch systems.

Grey Hat/Semi-Authorized Hacker

Breaking law, but not for malicious purposes