For money #1: I believe that most cyber-criminals do these crimes to make money, hackers feel like it is easier this way rather than getting a job. They might think that they could make more money hacking than being paid weekly or bi-weekly from a job.

Revenge #2: Cyber-criminals could get a rush from bringing down an individual that they feel did them wrong by using their cyber skills to cause malicious intent. With the victim unaware of the act committed against them until it’s too late.

Multiple Reasons #3: Proud of their ability to hack into and modify programs built by professionals.

Recognition #4: Cyber-criminals could insert their names on a hacked websites to get fame, many people want to be popular in todays world.

Entertainment #5: Happy with the skills that they have to hack vulnerable people so doing it to take their minds off of other things in their lives.

Political #6: Many angry about how the cybersecurity world operates and upset about the role of tech companies in spreading propaganda.

Boredom #7: Have nothing productive to do with their lives so they prey on individuals to make their lives miserable.