Hacktivism is universally defined as the malicious use of digital tools, such as hacking, to stir up civil disobedience or promote a sociopolitical agenda. At its most innocent, it is a form of “digital vandalism” that will frustrate and inconvenience organizations, but extreme instances can lead to leaked information, intercepted data, the hijacking of company assets, even the systematic dismantling of an organization’s reputation. In short, it can be devastating. In recent years, hacktivism has started to closely mimic battles in the real world, as seen with the Russo-Ukraine conflict and the war between Hamas and Israel. While the influence […]
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