hacktivist
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of hacktivist
C21: blend of hacker and activist
Example Sentences
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The speeches at CyberUK will also press home the ongoing threat of nation state and hacktivist attacks, particularly from Russia and China.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 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
The self-proclaimed hacktivist group known as NullBulge told multiple media outlets, including CNN, that it had breached thousands of Disney’s internal messaging channels and leaked roughly 1.2 terabytes of information.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024
And often these days, it can be difficult to distinguish a hacktivist from a state-sponsored cyber operator posing as one.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Just five major pro-Russian hacktivist groups remained as of Feb. 10.
From Washington Times • Feb. 23, 2023
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