CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 495

Hacktivists are most commonly motivated by:

Answer options

• A. curiosity
• B. notoriety
• C. financial gain
• D. political cause

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Hacktivists are primarily driven by political causes, seeking to promote their beliefs or bring attention to social issues. While curiosity, notoriety, and financial gain can motivate other types of hackers, they do not encapsulate the main objective of hacktivism.