APTs often aim to steal sensitive data, sabotage systems or conduct cyber espionage rather than cause immediate damage. _ An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) refers to a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an unauthorized user gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period
• Typically used by nation-state actors or sophisticated cybercriminal organizations targeting large corporations or government entities.• Employed in cyber espionage where sensitive data or intellectual property is at risk.
Since APTs usually focus on stealing data, organizations can look out for a sudden increase in database activity or suspicious data transfers to external servers. APTs are often detected through continuous monitoring, anomaly detection systems, and by analyzing unusual patterns of network traffic or system behavior
APTs also often require more resources due to the nature of the attacks, which may be funded by governments looking to conduct cyber warfare. These days, APTs are leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance their attack capabilities. APTs are highly sophisticated and targeted, involving long-term surveillance, stealth, and persistence, whereas regular attacks are often short-lived and more opportunistic
Industries such as government, defense, finance, and healthcare are common targets due to the sensitivity of their data.
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