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Cyber Threat: Disk wiping or encryption for disruption

An attacker wipes disks or deploys encryption against target computers solely for disruptive or destructive purposes.

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Compromise of accounts for espionage

A cyber adversary gains access to user accounts / services for espionage purposes.

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Theft of data for financial gain

An attacker steals data in order to extort the victim or sell it on.

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Disk wiping or encryption for disruption

An attacker wipes disks or deploys encryption against target computers solely for disruptive or destructive purposes.

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Denial of service to disrupt

A denial of service attack which disrupts the victim's operations.

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Exploitation for future access

Exploitation of vulnerabilities in order to obtain initial access to victims for potential future use - such as strategic compromise or onward sale.

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Hack and leak for infamy

Attacking an organisation or individual and publishing details or data for infamy or personal pride.