HACKTIVISM

• Hacktivism is an act of promoting a political agenda by hacking, especially by defacting or disabling websites

• It thrives in the environment where information is easily accessible
• Aims at sending a message through their hacking activities and gaining visibility for their cause.
• Common targets include government agencies, multinational corporations, or any other entity perceived as bad or wrong by these groups or individuals
• It remains a fact , however, that gaining unauthorized access is a crime, no matter what the intention is.

• Hacktivism is motivated by revenge, political or social reasons, ideology, vandalism, protest, and a desire to humiliate victims.