Intelligence
What is Hacktivist?
Someone who hacks for political or social causes, usually through DDoS attacks, website defacements and data leaks meant to draw attention.
A hacktivist uses hacking to push a political or social cause. Typical actions are DDoS attacks, website defacements, data leaks and publicity on Telegram or social media, with targets chosen for symbolic value.
Most hacktivist activity is low in technical impact but high in noise, and claims are often exaggerated. Some groups that present themselves as hacktivists are in fact fronts for state operations, which makes careful assessment necessary.