hacktivist
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- hacktivism noun
Etymology
Origin of hacktivist
C21: blend of hacker and activist
Example Sentences
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Cyber Partisans describes itsself as "a highly organised hacktivist collective that is fighting for the liberation of Belarus from dictatorial rule".
From BBC
The self-proclaimed hacktivists told CNN that they were able to penetrate Disney’s system thanks to “a man with Slack access who had cookies.”
From Los Angeles Times
It is unusual for hackers to claim they are "Russian hacktivists" with an ethical agenda - most cyber criminals, including those in Russia, aim to make money by extorting their victims.
From BBC
Earlier this year, a Russian-linked “hacktivist” tried to disrupt operations at several Texas utilities.
From Seattle Times
And often these days, it can be difficult to distinguish a hacktivist from a state-sponsored cyber operator posing as one.
From Seattle Times
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