Review the articles linked with each individual motive in the presentation page or Slide #4. Rank the motives from 1 to 7 as the motives that you think make the most sense (being 1) to the least sense (being 7). Explain why you rank each motive the way you rank it.
- Political: This resonates with me the most as in the political arena, only one candidate can emerge victorious. Consequently, candidates often resort to uncovering negative information about their opponents to sway voters in their favor.
- Money: The allure of wealth can drive individuals to engage in extraordinary actions. Many scammers and hackers are motivated by the desire to amass large sums of money, leading them to resort to unethical practices.
- Revenge: The article underscores how victims of revenge porn often feel betrayed by the legal system, compelling them to seek their own retribution. This sense of betrayal can fuel their determination to take matters into their own hands and seek vengeance.
- Multiple Reasons– I ranked this the 4th because it could mean different things. An individual might choose to focus their actions on someone resembling the individual who rejected them, engaging in online criminal activities as a response to the emotional pain caused by that person, whom they likely should have confided in about their hurt feelings.
- Recognition: This concept doesn’t resonate with me because I believe individuals would prefer to be acknowledged for accomplishments in fields like sports, arts, and other endeavors rather than hacking.
- Entertainment: The notion of hacking into people’s information, particularly on platforms like LinkedIn, and selling it for entertainment purposes strikes me as nonsensical and harmful. It’s important to recognize the real-life consequences this activity can have on individuals whose privacy is compromised.
- Boredom: I’ve rated this as the least likely motive because it lacks any substantial justification. It’s difficult to comprehend how someone could simply wake up and decide to hack purely out of boredom. Although the article mentions targeting 3-13 year olds, this motive seems too narrow and illogical.