Hackers steal victims' financial or personally identifiable information (PII) through a variety of different tactics, including using malware, phishing attacks, and brute-force attacks.

How do hackers actually hack?

Hacking is the process of gaining unauthorized access into a computer system, or group of computer systems. This is done through cracking of passwords and codes which gives access to the systems. ... The access to a password is obtained by the hacker through password cracking algorithms programs.

Why do hackers hack?

Some common reasons for hacking include basic bragging rights, curiosity, revenge, boredom, challenge, theft for financial gain, sabotage, vandalism, corporate espionage, blackmail, and extortion. Hackers are known to regularly cite these reasons to explain their behavior.