Why Hackers Hack: Exploring What Motivates Cybercriminal Activity by Daniel Collyer sosintel.co.uk/why-hacke…

Cybercrime continues to rise in scale, complexity and impact, affecting individuals, businesses and governments alike. While much attention is given to how attacks happen, it’s just as important to ask why they occur in the first place. Understanding what motivates attackers is a crucial part of building an effective defence.

In this post, we explore the key motivations behind cybercriminal activity, helping you better understand the intent behind the threat and its implications for your organisation’s security posture.