Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) attacks are the biggest threat in the computing world. Currently, there is ample information available on how these attacks occur and who supports these attacks. However, there is dearth of information available that adequately describes the potentiality for financial losses. These losses are a direct result of the attacks themselves, however these attacks could only operate with the support of well-funded groups, such as nation states. Therefore, it is important to understand this relationship to conceptualize how these losses occur. In exploring the results of both Operation Aurora and Stuxnet, two famous APT attacks, it is evident that there are considerable financial losses that go along with APT attacks, thus making them a threat.
Recommended Citation
Levine, Christopher, "Conceptualizing Financial Loses as a Result of Advanced Persistent Threats" (2013). Honors College Theses. 122.
https://digitalcommons.pace.edu/honorscollege_theses/122
Comments
Original document was submitted as an honors thesis requirement. Copyright is held by the author.