The term 'advanced persistent threat' can also refer to non-state-sponsored groups conducting large-scale targeted intrusions for specific goals.
Sources
- Advanced persistent threat (en.wikipedia.org)
- https://www.cybereason.com/blog/advanced-persistent-threat-apt (cybereason.com)
- https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/advanced-persistent-threat (sailpoint.com)
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