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hacktivist
/ ˈhæktɪvɪst /
noun
- informal.NEW.FOR.DICT.COM a person who breaks into a computer system in order to pursue a political or social aim
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Derived Forms
- ˈhacktivism, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hacktivist1
C21: blend of hacker and activist
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Example Sentences
But the Lizard Squad was able to get one thing done: Piss off Anonymous, the best known of the hacktivist collectives.
From The Daily Beast
The hacktivist group Anonymous wants to enter the world of journalism, in Anonymous fashion, of course.
From The Daily Beast
The coordinated attack Monday was probably the first large-scale hacktivist action inspired by the Arab-Israeli conflict.
From The Daily Beast
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