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Glossary Term Hacktivist

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What is Hacktivist?

A hacktivist uses hacking, such as DDoS, defacement, and data leaks, to advance political or ideological causes rather than for profit.

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Understanding Hacktivist

A hacktivist is an individual or group that uses hacking techniques to promote a political, social, or ideological cause rather than for financial gain. Common hacktivist tactics include website defacement, distributed denial-of-service attacks, and the leaking of stolen data to embarrass or pressure a target. Groups such as Anonymous popularized the model, and hacktivism has resurged in connection with geopolitical conflicts.

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