Why Do Hackers Hack? By the end of 2025, there will be more than 75 billion devices connected to the internet, and every single one of them will be vulnerable to hackers. In 2019 an average of 4,800 websites were compromised each month and we can expect this number to continue to rise; but what motivates these hacks?

2020年12月31日 · Hackers steal victims’ financial or personally identifiable information (PII) through a variety of different tactics, including using malware, phishing attacks, and brute-force attacks. They can then use the data to carry out financial fraud by making fraudulent purchases or transferring money to their (hackers’) bank account.

2021年7月12日 · In this article, we have listed ten prominent reasons behind hacking activities. So, without any further delay, let’s find out why do people hack! 1. Ransom Demands. In some cases, an attacker cripples a website, then demands payment (usually in Bitcoin) in exchange for stopping or reversing the attack.

2018年4月5日 · Whether a hacker uses a computer exploit or malware, their motivations are the same. Understanding why and how hackers hack is key to your defense. Whatever the threat, it is arriving to...

2023年10月25日 · In this post, we focus on malicious hackers—setting aside white hat hackers (who hack for beneficial purposes such as discovering vulnerabilities for an organization) and curiosity seekers (those who hack for the challenge and …

2024年2月28日 · Flawed human decisions, such as poor password selection, misuse of access privileges or trusting the wrong person, are major reasons people get hacked. Social engineering scams, in which an outside actor poses as a trusted colleague or associate to obtain passwords or confidential information, rely on human error.

2023年11月21日 · Recognizing why hackers do what they do is essential for people and universities to stay safe from cyber threats. When we know how they think, their goals, and mindset, we can implement stronger security, make our online defenses stronger and be more alert to potential attacks. This can help us implement stronger security measures and be more ...

2018年1月3日 · Why Hackers Hack. Today’s infographic comes to us from Raconteur, and it breaks down the statistics from a couple of large global studies on cybersecurity. One of the first datasets shown comes from Radware, showing the motives behind why hackers hack: Ransom (41%) Insider threat (27%) Political reasons (26%) Competition (26%) Cyberwar (24%)

2024年11月18日 · In many cases, hackers exploit vulnerabilities in software, websites, or networks to gain access to valuable data, disrupt services, or make a statement. But why do they do it? 1. Financial Gain. One of the primary reasons people …

2022年3月1日 · A unified framework detailing 13 hacker types, 7 unique motivations, and the strategies each hacker type typically employ is presented here to contribute towards a better understanding of hackers to address the rising cyber malfeasance in recent years.