hacktivist
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hacktivist
C21: blend of hacker and activist
Example Sentences
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Open-source reporting and Iranian hacktivist leaks indicate that there are likely three Quds Force units in Lebanon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Cybersecurity experts believe attacks conducted by Iranian state-backed factors and affiliated hacktivist groups could continue, likely targeting critical service providers in the energy, telecommunications, military, and finance sectors across the U.S. and its allies.
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
Wu was a member of China’s first hacktivist group, Green Army — a group known informally as the “Whampoa Academy” after a famed Chinese military school.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
It comes as a Sudanese hacktivist group targeted Uganda for welcoming the RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024
Is he more narcissist hacktivist than thoughtful whistle-blower?
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2023
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