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We all know the answer: Hackers want your money. It’s the core goal behind most cyberattacks. But how does that actually play out in real life? It’s often less like a high tech heist movie and more like a digital pickpocket.
You’ve probably experienced a version of this yourself. Think about the last time you got a phishing email that felt a little too real.
Maybe it was a text message that seemed to be from your bank, urgently asking you to confirm your account details because of "suspicious activity." The link looked right, the logo was there everything felt legitimate. But something felt off. That was a cybercriminal trying to access your financial information. Their goal? To log into your actual bank account and drain it, or sell your login details to someone who will.
This is a classic example called phishing. The hacker’s goal is pure panic. They want you to be so worried about your money that you click without thinking. That link doesn’t go to your bank; it goes to a fake website designed to look like the real thing. The moment you type in your username, password, or God forbid, your social security number, they’ve got it. Now they have the keys to your actual bank account.
These aren’t targeted attacks on you, specifically. They’re a numbers game. Criminals cast a wide net, hoping even a few people will take the bait. And that’s all they need to turn your financial information into their profit.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Mary 🇪🇺 🇷🇴 🇫🇷
Mary 🇪🇺 🇷🇴 🇫🇷 | Sciencx (2025-09-16T19:22:07+00:00) What Do Hackers Want? It’s Still Your Money.. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/09/16/what-do-hackers-want-its-still-your-money/
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