Questions: Based on the IBM X-Force report "The shifting panorama of global cybercrime", what is the biggest motivation for cybercriminals to attack companies around the world? Financial gain Terrorism Espionage Hacktivism

Based on the IBM X-Force report "The shifting panorama of global cybercrime", what is the biggest motivation for cybercriminals to attack companies around the world? Financial gain Terrorism Espionage Hacktivism
Transcript text: Based on the IBM X-Force report "The shifting panorama of global cybercrime", what is the biggest motivation for cybercriminals to attack companies around the world? Financial gain Terrorism Espionage Hacktivism
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The answer is the first one: Financial gain.

Explanation:

  • Financial gain: This is the primary motivation for most cybercriminals. They often seek to steal money directly, obtain sensitive information that can be sold, or demand ransoms.
  • Terrorism: While cyberterrorism is a concern, it is not the most common motivation for cybercriminals.
  • Espionage: Cyber espionage is significant, especially among nation-states, but it is not the primary driver for the majority of cybercriminals.
  • Hacktivism: This involves hacking for political or social causes, but it is less common compared to financially motivated attacks.

Summary: The biggest motivation for cybercriminals to attack companies around the world, according to the IBM X-Force report, is financial gain.

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