Individuals/groups that purposefully carry out activities to compromise systems, steal data, or cause harm. These actors can exploit vulnerabilities in apps, networks, or devices to conduct a variety of attacks, including malware distribution, data theft, or code manipulation.
A malicious actor could exploit a vulnerability in a popular gift car and rewards app to steal personal information from consumers.
Can malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in apps to cause data breaches?
Yes. Malicious actors can exploit weaknesses to steal sensitive data or damage services.
