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Demanding money by threatening an organisation, for example holding its systems to ransom until payment is made.
Carried out by someone with a grudge, often a former employee who knows the organisation's vulnerabilities.
The attacker has the skill to break in and wants recognition or to test their abilities.
Stealing trade secrets, business information or intellectual property so a rival gains a competitive advantage.
Stealing details such as names, addresses and card numbers to sell or use for blackmail.
Money is the main motive, often earned by selling stolen details to organised criminals.
An attack that stops an organisation working normally, damaging its reputation and causing lost earnings.