After successfully breaking into several networks and infecting multiple machines with malware, hackers contact the network owners, demanding payment to remove the infection and decrypt files. The hackers threaten to publicly release information about the breach if they are not paid. Which of the following BEST describes these attackers?

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These attackers are best described as organized crime because they are engaging in criminal activities for financial gain, using extortion tactics to demand payment from victims.

After Successfully Breaking into Several Networks and Infecting Multiple Machines