While the challenges of cyberattacks are serious for corporations, an even more serious threat is when a country or nation-state attempts to hack another country's military, financial, or utilities and transportation networks. This is an example of
A) APT.
B) cyberterrorism.
C) repressive terrorism.
D) global hacking.

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The described scenario is an example of cyberterrorism, which refers to the use of computer technology to cause harm or instill fear in order to further political, ideological, or religious goals. This type of attack is often carried out by a state-sponsored group or organization. APT (Advanced Persistent Threat) refers to a more sophisticated type of cyberattack where the attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and maintains it over an extended period of time to steal information or cause damage. Repressive terrorism and global hacking are not relevant terms in this context.

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