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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Persistent Threat refers to an ongoing and stealthy attack by threat actors, aimed at infiltrating a target network or system to gain unauthorized access or conduct malicious activities over an extended period.
Persistent Threat Definition: Persistent Threat refers to an ongoing and stealthy attack by threat actors, aimed at infiltrating a target network or system to gain unauthorized access or conduct malicious activities over an extended period.
Persistent Threat refers to a targeted and ongoing cyberattack carried out by an adversary over an extended period with the objective of compromising a specific organization's network or system. Persistent threats often involve advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures to remain undetected and continuously exfiltrate sensitive information or cause damage to the organization's assets. These threats are characterized by their stealthy nature, persistence, and focus on achieving a specific strategic goal over time.
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