2006-09-01 05:02:30 · 11 answers · asked by repel 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I believe it is several reasons they do this, many of these do not have a direct benefit or monetary compensation. Many people put in a lot of dedication to a task without a true seen benefit other than seen for themselves. Look at art, poetry, knitting, giant picture puzzles, etc.
1) Hatred or envy for another company or group of individuals such as Microsoft, Google, a political party, etc.
2) It is thrill seeking challenge not to get caught while bringing many computers down. To able to prove to yourself that you have mad L33T (elite) skills and to see where you rank.
3) Relates to number two, for fame and bragging rights. In some circles such people such as Kevin Mitnick, old school cyber hacker, are idolized.
4) Financial gains. Personal information can be sold, spamming service can be sold, Phishing for credit card, pay pal, stocks, money markets & bank accounts can be withdrawn from. I believe the fine line from malware/spyware to viruses should be erased. They all execute unauthorize code or transfer unauthorize info.
2006-09-01 05:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by Craig K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe they keep making new viruses, they just modify them just a little to get into more computers and cause more mayhem.they made money by making anti virus where and repair equipment. Some of the worst bugs in the world were developed by you guessed it the good guys. Kinda like the company who makes speed detectors the police have also make the devices that detect them. interesting hu.
2006-09-01 12:11:30 · answer #2 · answered by lyger1970 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have concluded that computer viruses are a form of terrorism.
2006-09-01 12:12:30 · answer #3 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all about the recognition... They can track how many people get it and stuff.
Not really a good idea for anyone to do though, because they can track you down and put you in jail.
2006-09-01 12:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by andrewbison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They acctualy are crazzy.
They like to tease people and make them angry.
Sometimes, it has many benifits for them: like blasting the security wall of companies , banks, and ...
2006-09-01 12:17:08 · answer #5 · answered by Amiraan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess some people find it fun or they get braging rights like "ohh yeah i just totaly wiped this guys computer" i dont know cause they are total jerks and I wish they would stop but w/e
2006-09-01 12:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by toxicman918 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so ppl can search ure computer for stuff, an so computer companys can make money from wreck computers n make u buy there products to help protect ure computer, its all basically so they can make money
2006-09-01 12:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by snooppoopaloop69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they can
its a game for them to play
2006-09-01 12:08:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called "HAVING NO LIFE AND TRYING TO GET YOUR 15 MINUTES OF FAME!!!!"
2006-09-01 12:04:59 · answer #9 · answered by viclioce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are childish a$$holes who have no life.
2006-09-01 12:07:45 · answer #10 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋