Cyber attacks can be distinguished

from cyber exploitation by identifying

the approach and intent of the cyber

activity conducted. Cyber attacks

degrade, disrupt, or destroy systems

or network infrastructure while cyber

exploitation

causes the transmission of a

program, information, code, or

command, and as a result of such

conduct, intentionally causes

damage to a system or

infrastructure.

utilizes social engineering

techniques to exploit nation$-$

states.

attempts to gain information or

intelligence with the smallest

intervention consistent with the

desired operations.