hacktivist

/ (ˈhæktɪvɪst) /

noun

informal a person who breaks into a computer system in order to pursue a political or social aim

Origin of hacktivist

C21: blend of hacker and activist

Derived forms of hacktivist

hacktivism, noun

Words Nearby hacktivist

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How to use hacktivist in a sentence

But the Lizard Squad was able to get one thing done: Piss off Anonymous, the best known of the hacktivist collectives.
The Attack on the Hidden Internet | Marc Rogers | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The hacktivist group Anonymous wants to enter the world of journalism, in Anonymous fashion, of course.
Anonymous Looks to Expand Into News | Ilana Glazer | April 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The coordinated attack Monday was probably the first large-scale hacktivist action inspired by the Arab-Israeli conflict.
Who Is Behind Cyberattacks on Israel’s Airline and Banks? | Eli Lake | January 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

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