Motivations

Question 1

Data Exfiltration

Answer 1

Stealing sensitive data for espionage, financial gain, or
sabotage.

Question 2

Espionage

Answer 2

Gathering intelligence or intellectual property for political, economic, or military advantage.

Question 3

Service Disruption

Answer 3

Interrupting or disabling critical services to cause operational disruptions.

Question 4

Blackmail

Answer 4

Coercing victims by threatening to expose sensitive information or disrupt operations.

Question 5

Financial Gain

Answer 5

Monetising stolen data, conducting ransomware attacks, or engaging in cybercrime for profit.

Question 6

Philosophical/Political Beliefs

Answer 6

Acting in alignment with ideological or political agendas.

Question 7

Ethical

Answer 7

Conducting security research or penetration testing with permission to identify vulnerabilities and improve defences.

Question 8

Revenge

Answer 8

Retaliating against individuals, organisations, or entities perceived as adversaries.

Question 9

Disruption/Chaos

Answer 9

Creating chaos or confusion for strategic or ideological reasons.

Question 10

War

Answer 10

Engaging in cyber warfare to achieve political, economic, or military objectives.