Problem Statement
What best defines a cyber threat?
Explanation
A cyber threat is any potential danger that could exploit a vulnerability and cause harm to a system, network, or data. It doesn’t have to be an active attack; even the potential for malicious activity qualifies as a threat.
For example, an unpatched application represents a threat because an attacker could exploit it. Cyber threats can originate from hackers, malware, insider misuse, or even human error. The goal of cybersecurity is to identify, assess, and mitigate these threats before they turn into real incidents.
