!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] ([APT]) is a set of stealthy and continuous computer [attack] processes, often orchestrated by a [Bad Actor] or [Bad Actors] targeting a specific [entity] or [Target Resource]. 

[{$pagename}] usually targets either private [organizational Entity], [Government Entity] or both for business or political motives. 

[{$pagename}] typically processes require a high degree of covertness over a long period of time. The "advanced" process signifies sophisticated techniques using [malware] to [exploit] [vulnerabilities|Vulnerability] in systems. The "persistent" process suggests that an external command and control system is continuously [monitoring] and extracting [data] from a specific [Item of Interest]. The "threat" process indicates human involvement in orchestrating the [attack]

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* [#1] - [Advanced Persistent Threat|Wikipedia:Advanced_persistent_threat|target='_blank']