- Multiple reasons – Zamora made a great point in explaining that the motivations behind cyber crime are multifaceted and by recognizing these factors can help us develop strategies to prevent more crimes from happening.
- Money -. Though the criminal might face some heavy legal consequences, the financial reward is very tempting for most which outweighs the risk.
- Politics – It is a motive that makes sense though there are other ways to go about it. The hackers are showing off their power to gain attention to what they believe are important, which are their political views.
- Entertainment – He decided to steal people’s information for fun makes the least amount of sense. It isn’t as easy as riding a bike, it takes time and effort.
- Recognition – Bradley committed a serious cyber crime just to gain some attention without thinking of the repercussions.
- Revenge – There are other ways to to get back without leaving such deep emotional scars. It isn’t worth it neither are the repercussions.
- Boredom – It’s cowardly to prey on kids because children are easily susceptible, especially to the information they read on the internet.