If we’re talking about classic viruses like Chernobyl, there are several elements to this. A lot of this is mischievous instinct, but its also done for clout among hackers, the more successful the virus the better. The same can be used as a tech reel for a hacker that wants to be hired.
Eventually its about finding a vulnerability and exploiting it with a file that finds its way into systems.
In the more modern sense its about spying and stealing password/personal/credit card data to do financial crimes.
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