An attack initiated by an entity that is authorized to access system resources but uses them in a way not approved by those who granted the authorization is known as a (n) : A. active attack. B. outside attack. C. inside attack. D. passive attack.

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An attack initiated by an entity that is authorized to access system resources but uses them in a way not approved by those who granted the authorization is known as a (n) : A. active attack. B. outside attack. C. inside attack. D. passive attack.

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Daniella Finley · Answer 1

C. Inside attack

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An inside attack is driven by an internal user who has access to the entity's systems. Internal users include employees and contractors who have authorized access to the systems of an entity. An inside attack can be intentional e. g. by malicious employees who intend to interrupt system operations or the attack may be accidental e. g by a poorly trained intern who carelessly disrupts an entity's system but with no malicious intent.