APT attacks: Exploring Advanced Persistent Threats and their evasive techniques

Cyber criminals come in all shapes and sizes.

On one end of the spectrum, there’s the script kiddie or inexperienced ransomware gang looking to make a quick buck. On the other end are state-sponsored groups using far more sophisticated tactics—often with long-term, strategic goals in mind.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) groups fall into this latter category.

Well-funded and made up of an elite squadron of hackers, these groups target high-value entities like governments, large corporations, or critical infrastructure. They …

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