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Why do malware writers create malicious programs?

Asked by The_Compassionate_Heretic (14634points) November 23rd, 2009 from iPhone

Most people have had to deal with a virus on a computer at some point.
What do malware writers get out of this? Clearly there are some talented people out there using their skills to make other people’s lives difficult.
What’s their motivation?

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