Hacking course Chapter 5 Motives, Goals, and Objectives of Information Security Attacks( beginners guide)

 Motives, Goals, and Objectives of Information Security Attacks

What is a cyber attack, and why do hackers target certain systems?

It's actually quite straightforward. We can break it down into a simple equation.

Cyber Attack = Motive (Goal) + Method + Vulnerability

A motive originates out of the notion that the target system stores or processes something valuable and this leads to the threat of an attack on the system.

Attackers try various tools and attack techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system or security policy and controls to achieve their motives.

Below are the common Motives Behind Information Security Attacks:

Disrupting business continuity

Information theft

Creating fear and chaos by disrupting critical infrastructures

Propagating religious or political beliefs

Achieving the state's military objectives

Damaging the reputation of the target

Taking revenge

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