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Nation State is the concept in information security concerning the involvement of government entities in cyber operations and online espionage. In the purview of cyber security, nation states are often considered highly capable and sophisticated adversaries. These entities engage in cyber activities for a variety of purposes, including political, military, economic, and strategic advantages.
Nation state actors typically have significant resources at their disposal, which allow them to conduct widespread surveillance, launch targeted cyberattacks, and develop advanced cyber warfare tactics. Examples of such activities include the disruption of critical infrastructure, infiltration of secure communication channels, and theft of intellectual property or state secrets. The actions of nation state actors in cyberspace can have far-reaching implications for global security, international relations, and the stability of the digital landscape.
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Palo Alto Networks warned customers that suspected state-sponsored hackers have been exploiting a critical-severity PAN-OS firewall zero-day vulnerability for nearly a month. [...]