Top 3 Motives

1. Financial Gain (Most Sensible): The article “Sex, Drugs, and Toilet Rolls” article discusses how cybercriminals use stolen funds to support their lifestyles. Money is the most common and practical reason for cybercrime. Hackers often steal data, conduct fraud, or use ransomware to make money.

2. Hacktivism (Political/Activism): The “Hacktivism Wave” article describes how young hackers engage in cyber attacks for ideological reasons. Many cyber criminals justify their actions as activism, targeting governments or corporation they see as corrupt.

3. Revenge or Personal Vendettas: The “Revenge Porn Victims in Wales” article highlights how people use cyber crimes for personal retaliation. People often use cyber means to get back at an individuals or organizations. Revenge porn, doxxing, and account hacking are common in personal disputes.

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