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.

1. Money – Financial gain is a huge driving factor behind cybercrime. Scammers, hackers, and cybercriminals are most likely to seek large profits, either through fraud, ransomware, identity theft, or selling stolen data. Since money is such a powerful driving factor, this is the most logical reason.

2. Political – Politics is a high-stakes game, where reputation and influence matter. Politicians or their supporters may employ cyberattacks to reveal, discredit, or manipulate enemies. As vital as politics is to society, it’s an engaging motive.

3. Revenge – Cybercrimes are fueled by emotions. People who have been wronged or betrayed may use hacking, doxxing, or cyberbullying as revenge. Revenge is a strong psychological driver of unethical actions.

4. Multiple Reasons – Since individuals can have a mix of motivations, this position is in the middle. One might hack for money and vengeance or politics and fame. This motivation is valid but lacks a single dominant reason.

5. Recognition – While there are hackers who are seeking fame or reputation within particular online communities, this is a less motivating factor than money or emotional drivers. Most people wish to be known for genuine success, not cybercrime.

6. Boredom – Some cybercrimes, especially those by younger individuals, are done out of curiosity or boredom. However, hacking is not something that most people do for fun—it usually requires capability and effort.

7. Entertainment – Hacking as a form of entertainment or just for fun seems the most illogical. The consequences in real life are extreme, and the idea of exploiting people’s information for mere entertainment seems irrational and destructive.