Rank the motives from 1 to 8 as the motives that you think make the most sense (being 1) to the least sense (being 8).  Explain why you rank each motive the way you rank it.

Ayomide Adewale-Adebowale

Money: I choose money as the most important because the world we live in runs on money; we can’t do anything without it. According to Markle Science, in 2021, nearly $200 million was stolen by cybercriminals; today, that number is in the trillions of dollars.  Revenge: Humans are emotional beings; revenge often occurs due to a mix of emotions, which can bring a desire for justice, control, or emotional relief. Recognition: People seek recognition for various reasons. Some do it for personal recognition to gain power, influence, higher-paying opportunities, or to network, while others do it for competitive advantage. Political: The purpose of this is to advance political agendas. I chose this to be the 4th  on my list because there are constant attacks from different political entities trying to steal sensitive data or to cause disruption. Entertainment: Some people live for the thrill, enjoying and thriving in high-risk activities. Curiosity: We are all curious about one thing or another; some curiosity about technology and how it can be used to their advantage leads them to cybercrime. Boredom: Curiosity and Boredom can be related; the lack of having something meaningful to do can result in curiosity about how things work and what you can make them do. Multiple reasons: This makes the least sense because there is no specific reason why; it’s like an excuse (I did it because I felt like doing it).