One possible motive could be to steal the boy's personal information for financial gain. For example, if the boy has access to family bank accounts or has valuable digital assets.
In some cases, the hacker could be a cyber - bully who gets pleasure from stalking and intimidating the teenage boy. They might enjoy the feeling of power and control over their victim. It could also be that the hacker is part of a larger criminal organization that targets teenagers for various unethical purposes like selling their data on the dark web.
It could be for financial gain. Maybe the hacker thinks the boy's family is wealthy and is trying to get access to their bank accounts or other valuable information.
The boy can also limit the amount of personal information he shares online. In the novel, if he has been sharing too much about his daily routine, hobbies, or location, it gives the hacker more clues to stalk him. By being more private and only sharing with trusted people, he reduces the risk. Additionally, enabling two - factor authentication on all his accounts adds an extra layer of security.
He can use strong passwords and keep changing them regularly.
He could experience extreme psychological distress. Fear, anxiety, and a sense of violation would be common emotions. His trust in technology and privacy would be shattered.
It could also be due to the boy's misinterpretation of his feelings. He might mistake the closeness and familiarity within the family as a form of romantic love. In some cases, the boy may be influenced by external factors such as peer pressure or the wrong kind of media exposure that gives him the wrong idea about relationships.
One possible motive could be psychological illness. Some killers have distorted minds and might target young boys because they see them as vulnerable. They get some sort of sick satisfaction from harming the innocent.
Maybe for shock value. Some people create disturbing stories just to get a strong reaction from others.
External factors also play a role. Maybe there's a sudden drop in cotton prices in the market. So, even if he manages to grow a good crop, he still fails financially. Or perhaps there are natural disasters like floods or hailstorms that destroy the cotton fields.
There may not be a large number of novels specifically focused on a hacker stalking a teenage boy. However, in some dystopian or cyberpunk novels, such as 'Neuromancer' by William Gibson, there are elements of hackers and threats to individuals which could potentially be adapted to such a scenario. The world in 'Neuromancer' is full of shadowy figures using technology in complex ways, and a teenage boy could be a potential target in that kind of setting.
Mental illness could also be a factor. Maybe he was suffering from depression or some other psychological disorder that clouded his judgment and made him do such a cruel thing. He might not have been in a right state of mind to think clearly about the consequences of his actions. Additionally, family disputes, such as constant arguments with his spouse or problems with his children, could have pushed him over the edge.