Hacktivist: meaning, definitions and examples

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hacktivist

 

[ หˆhรฆktษชvษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political activism

A hacktivist is an individual who uses hacking skills to promote political agendas or social change. The term blends 'hacking' and 'activism', highlighting the use of technology to challenge systems of power. Hacktivists typically target government websites, corporate servers, or any organization they perceive as corrupt or harmful. Their actions can range from website defacements to data leaks, aimed at raising awareness or provoking change. The motivations behind hacktivism often stem from beliefs in freedom of information and digital rights.

Synonyms

cyber activist, digital activist.

Examples of usage

  • The hacktivist group Anonymous gained notoriety for their cyber protests.
  • They engaged in hacktivism to draw attention to social justice issues.
  • Many young people are inspired to become hacktivists in the digital age.
  • Hacktivism can involve both legal and illegal activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "hacktivist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hacktivista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค•เฅเคŸเคฟเคตเคฟเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hacktivist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hacktivist

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะบั‚ะธะฒั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hacktywista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฏใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ“ใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hacktiviste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacktivista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hacktivist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ดํ‚น ํ™œ๋™๊ฐ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงูƒุชูŠููŠุณุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hacktivista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hacktivista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๅฎข่กŒๅŠจ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hacktivist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hacktivisti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะบั‚ะธะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒขแƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hacktivist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacktivista

Etymology

The term 'hacktivist' emerged during the late 1990s, combining 'hacker' and 'activist' to describe individuals who engage in politically motivated hacking. The rise of the internet and the increasing importance of digital presence made hacking a powerful tool for activists. Early examples of hacktivism include groups campaigning against commercial exploitation of the internet or government surveillance. Around the turn of the millennium, incidents of cyber protests, defacement of government websites, and the leaking of sensitive information began to characterize the hacktivist movement. The rise of communities like Anonymous further diversified the meaning and methods of hacktivism. In the 2010s, hacktivism reached mainstream recognition, particularly through its role in protest movements like those associated with the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street. Today, hacktivists are involved in various global issues, leveraging their skills to promote causes related to freedom of speech, human rights, and privacy.