2.3 Motivation for attackers

What motivates cyber attackers to gather sensitive information for political, economic, or military purposes?

• Thrill

• Income Generation

• Espionage

• Publicity

What motivates cyber attackers to seek retribution or justice by using cyber means to retaliate against individuals or organizations they believe have wronged them?

• Public Good

• Fraud

• Income Generation

• Righting Perceived Wrongs

What motivates cyber attackers to target systems to gain attention, make a statement, or promote a cause?

• Publicity

• Thrill

• Righting Perceived Wrongs

• Espionage

What motivates cyber attackers to engage in activities such as identity theft, credit card fraud, or other schemes to illicitly obtain money or valuable assets?

• Fraud

• Espionage

• Public Good

• Income Generation

What motivates cyber attackers to believe they are acting in the interest of the public or a particular group, aiming to expose wrongdoing, enhance transparency, or advocate for social justice?

• Income Generation

• Righting Perceived Wrongs

• Public Good

• Publicity

What motivates cyber attackers to seek the thrill and satisfaction of successfully circumventing cybersecurity measures?

• Thrill

• Espionage

• Righting Perceived Wrongs

• Publicity

What motivates cybercriminals to engage in activities such as ransomware attacks, extortion, or selling stolen data to generate income through illicit means?

• Income Generation

• Public Good

• Fraud

• Righting Perceived Wrongs