Your data is often the primary prize. Hackers look for anything that can identify, locate, or contact you, such as social security numbers, full names, and addresses. This information is malleable and can be used to file fake tax returns, apply for loans, or open new credit cards in your name.
State-sponsored or corporate hackers seek trade secrets and internal documents to gain a competitive or political edge.
AI can identify patterns in software to find unpatched security gaps within seconds.
