The term hacktivism is an “it” word popping up across multiple industries. The concept isn’t new—it’s just gaining momentum as computer technology continues to advance.
Hacktivism refers to highly sophisticated groups of hackers representing various political agendas. Essentially, it’s a virtual sit-in during which such hacktivist groups as Anonymous, AntiSec, and many others aim to cause reputational harm and a barrage of headaches to organizations with which they take moral issue.
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