Daniel is a professional hacker whose aim is to attack a system to steal data and money for profit. He performs hacking to obtain confidential data…

Daniel's activities align with those typically associated with organized hackers. Organized hackers or

cybercriminals work in groups with the primary goal of financial gain through illegal activities such as

stealing and selling data. These groups often target large amounts of data, including personal and

financial information, which they can monetize by selling on the black market or dark web. Unlike

industrial spies who focus on corporate espionage or state-sponsored hackers who are backed by

nation-states for political or military objectives, organized hackers are motivated by profit. Insider

threats, on the other hand, come from within the organization and might not always be motivated by

financial gain. The actions described in the scenario—targeting personal and financial information for

sale—best fit the modus operandi of organized cybercriminal groups.

Reference:

ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) Threat Landscape Report

Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report