If you’re mystified as to why someone would want to put so much effort into attacking your computer or your mobile device, let’s take a moment to consider the type of people that become malware creators… and how they benefit from creating malware.
Vandals, swindlers, blackmailers and other criminals
It’s a sad fact that, sooner or later, malicious individuals will find a way to exploit almost any invention or new technology – in order to cause damage or generate revenues. As the legitimate use of computers, mobile devices, and the Internet has grown, so have the opportunities for vandals, swindlers, blackmailers, and other criminals to benefit from creating computer viruses, worms, Trojans, and other malware.