An adversary that possesses sophisticated levels of expertise and significant resources which allow it to create opportunities to achieve its objectives using multiple attack vectors (NIST SP800-61). [..]

An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a type of network attack in which an unauthorized entity gains access to a network and stays there, undetected, for an extended amount of time. Usually, the perpetrator of an APT wants to escalate their own privileges in order to steal data, rather than damaging the network, which would likely blow their cover [..]

Advanced persistent threat (APT) usually refers to a group, such as a foreign government, with both the capability and the intent to persistently and effectively target a specific entity. The term is [..]

Advanced persistent threats are a type of targeted attack. APTs are characterized by an attacker who has time and resources to plan an infiltration into a network.

An advanced persistent threat (APT) refers to a cyberattack launched by an attacker with substantial means, organization and motivation to carry out a sustained assault against a target. An APT is adv [..]