Malicious hackers
Malicious hackers are individuals or groups who use their computer skills and knowledge for unethical or illegal purposes. Their activities may include breaking into computer systems, networks, or devices without authorization to steal sensitive information, cause damage, or disrupt services. Hackers pose and increasing cybersecurity issue for national security and businesses. Our research focuses on:
- Hacker motivations (why do they hack)
- Hacker identity (who hacks)
- Hacker decision making, strategies, and modus operandi (how do they hack)
- Human and system risks and vulnerabilities to hacking (what gets hacked)
- Pathways away from hacking (why do some stop hacking)