Driven Quote by Evgeny Morozov
“Cybercriminals are usually driven by profit, while cyberterrorists are driven by ideology.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Net Delusion by Evgeny Morozov, 2011
Cybercriminals seek financial gain; cyberterrorists pursue political or religious goals.
In simple terms: Money vs. belief drive attacks.
Identify motive to tailor defense.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- risk assessment
- incident response
- policy making
- public awareness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate financial and ideological threats?
- What defenses change with motive?
Motives can overlap, blurring categories.