Hacktivism is often used as a way to draw the publics attention to something that those doing the hacking feel is an important issue or cause, like the freedom of information or human rights (searchsecurity, 2018). The use of hacktivism is most often seen when targeting government departments, businesses, or public service officials. Hacktivists can work both individually or as part of a larger group who operate in coordinated efforts, with the majority working anonymously.
One prominent hacktivism group I personally have heard about is the group known as ‘Anonymous’. Originating in 2003 on the imageboard 4chan, the group is widely known for various cyber attacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations, and the church of Scientology.
What’s interesting to me is that you would think this type of information would be distributed to the older generation with power and knowledge to take the information and make changes, but I first learnt about Anonymous through TikTok, a platform aimed primarily at children and young adults. Never the less I think if this information is being found and is being hidden from the public, the right people should be held accountable and the art of hacktivism should continue.
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