hacktivist

/ ˈhæktɪvɪst /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• ˈhacktivism, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hacktivist¹

C21: blend of hacker and activist

Example Sentences

But the Lizard Squad was able to get one thing done: Piss off Anonymous, the best known of the hacktivist collectives.

From The Daily Beast

The hacktivist group Anonymous wants to enter the world of journalism, in Anonymous fashion, of course.

From The Daily Beast

The coordinated attack Monday was probably the first large-scale hacktivist action inspired by the Arab-Israeli conflict.

From The Daily Beast