hacktivism

American  

[hak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈhæk təˌvɪz əm /

Or hactivism

noun

Computers.

1. the practice of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system and carrying out various disruptive actions as a means of achieving political or social goals.

   In this form of hacktivism, the hacker tries to alter or deface a government website.

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Other Word Forms

• hacktivist noun
• hactivist noun

Etymology

Origin of hacktivism

1995–2000; hack ¹ (in the computer sense) + (ac)tivism

Example Sentences

As long as the battlefield is still blanketed in what has been called “the fog of cyberwar,” there is also a possibility that some of the most sophisticated cyber threat actors are operating under cover of hacktivism.

From The Verge

Best told Wired that the data was provided by someone identifying as a member of the Anonymous hacktivism movement and that DDoSecrets removed around 50 gigabytes of data including details about crime victims and health information.

From The Verge

“Acute social justice issues, greater organizational capabilities among hacktivist groups and a stronger shift to areas that lay beyond the reach of law enforcement all have the potential to dramatically change the face of hacktivism in a relatively short period of time,” she wrote in the report.

From Washington Times

Despite the downtick in activity, Ms. Singleton wrote that IBM is reluctant to declare an end to the era of hacktivism, however.

From Washington Times

Its plot weaves in some global concerns from the time Bourne was away, including hacktivism, the growing influence of social media companies and mass surveillance.

From New York Times