hacktivist
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Origin of hacktivist
C21: blend of hacker and activist
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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
Nullbulge describes itself as "a hacktivist group protecting artists' rights and ensuring fair compensation for their work".
From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024
Mexican military intelligence reports leaked by the hacktivist group Guacamaya in 2022 contain multiple references to Colombian mercenaries operating in the Aguililla region of Michoacán.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2024
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
Recorded Future tracked about 100 pro-Russian hacktivist groups during the war’s first 100 days.
From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2023
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