Which statement describes an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
- an attack that modifies the operating system through malware and creates a backdoor on the infected system.
- an attack that takes advantage of algorithms in a piece of legitimate software to generate unintended behaviors.
- an attack by threat actors performing unauthorized network probing and port scanning on the targeted network.
- a continuous attack that uses elaborated espionage tactics involving multiple threat actors and sophisticated malware to gain access to the targeted network.
Explanation: An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a continuous attack that uses elaborate espionage tactics involving multiple actors and sophisticated malware to gain access to the targeted network.
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