Can you make money from ransomware?

Ransomware can indeed be a profitable venture for hackers for several reasons. Firstly, the financial incentives are significant, as victims are often willing to pay large sums of money to regain access to their encrypted data or systems. Additionally, the relative anonymity and difficulty in tracing payments made in cryptocurrencies make ransom payments hard to track.

Hackers are motivated to launch ransomware attacks for various reasons, including financial gain, geopolitical reasons, social or political activism, or even for the challenge and thrill of carrying out a successful cyber attack. Some hackers are also motivated by the desire to disrupt businesses, critical infrastructure, or government operations for personal or ideological reasons.