Hackers deleting data for electronic payment

[neku]

Multiple companies are claiming that the data for electronic payment is getting deleted from their records, and they are sending me drafts or cheques. What could be the motivation of the hackers who are deleting the electronic payment data?

 

[gwolf666]

If hackers are deleting electronic payment data, their motivation likely goes beyond simple vandalism. In most cases, such actions are part of a larger scheme aimed at disruption, extortion, or covering up evidence of financial fraud. By erasing payment records, hackers can create confusion within companies, delay financial operations, and make it harder for victims to trace missing funds or detect unauthorized transfers. This chaos can then be exploited for blackmail—demanding payment to stop further attacks or to restore deleted data.
Another possible motive is to weaken a company’s credibility or damage its reputation, especially if the attack targets a competitor or a politically connected organization. Sometimes, hackers also delete data to distract investigators while they extract more valuable information from other systems. Ultimately, these attacks expose the importance of data redundancy, cybersecurity audits, and secure backup systems to mitigate such risks effectively.

 

[Starmix]

Why are there many hackers in your country? It could be devastating for people living with incomplete shock, anger, and agony without due process problem resolution. What kind of society is that?

 

[eLdavis]

Haven't experienced this before, so am not really sure what their motive is though. But they might have a bigger plan for doing this.