Are Cybercriminals Evil or Greedy?

Are cybercriminals by nature evil? Only the 1930s pulp magazine hero The Shadow really knows "what evil lurks in the hearts" of cybercriminals. At first glance, it would appear there is great deal of darkness in the hearts of malicious hackers. But that might not be the whole story – greed might be the primary motivator. Why does it matter if the bad guys are evil or primarily greedy? The reason is that motivation can impact the deterrent factor.