Carrying out a multi-phase, long-term, stealthy and advanced operation against a specific target is often referred to as what?
- Advanced persistent threat
- Network sniffing
- Social engineering
- Script kiddies
- Rainbow tables
Explanation: An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is defined as a multi-phase, long-term, and stealthy operation directed at a specific target. Its primary goal is to deploy customized malware and maintain unauthorized access to the target's systems while remaining undetected for an extended period.
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