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  1. For Money – Financial gain is a powerful motivator across many areas of crime, not just cybercrime. The direct benefit of obtaining money is clear and tangible, making this motive highly understandable and rational from a criminal perspective <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Political – Hacktivism represents a form of political activism through hacking. Individuals motivated by political reasons may believe they are contributing to a cause or fighting against perceived injustices, making this a compelling motive for those who are passionate about their beliefs <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Revenge – While morally questionable, the motive of revenge is understandable on a human level. Individuals seeking revenge through cyber means might be driven by strong emotions stemming from personal grievances, making their actions more predictable and relatable <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Recognition – The desire for recognition and to prove one’s skills can be a strong motivator, especially in communities that value technical prowess. This motive is sensible within contexts where peer recognition serves as a form of social currency <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Entertainment – Engaging in cyber activities for fun might seem less sensible compared to other motives due to the potential harm caused. However, the perception of these activities as a form of entertainment or challenge can be a significant driver for some individuals, especially if they do not fully grasp the consequences of their actions <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Boredom – While boredom can indeed lead individuals to seek out activities they find stimulating, using it as a motive for engaging in cybercrime seems less sensible due to the high risks involved. This motive suggests a lack of consideration for the potential impact on others and the legal consequences <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Multiple Reasons – Ranking this last is not to say it’s the least sensible, but rather it’s the most complex to understand due to the amalgamation of various motives. Individuals driven by multiple reasons might have a harder-to-predict rationale behind their actions, making this category broad and nuanced <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":28417,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/28417"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102,"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/97\/revisions\/102"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/dcoll022\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}