A prominent multinational corporation has experienced an unexpected spike in unauthorized network traffic aimed at its web servers. Upon investigation, the corporation discovered that the goal of this traffic was to disrupt its online services rather than gain unauthorized access or steal data.

The attack started shortly after the corporation made a controversial policy decision that sparked a public backlash.

Which type of threat actor is MOST likely responsible?

answer

Hacktivist

Insider threat

Nation$-$state

Individual hacker