hacktivism
Politically motivated cyberattacks
Hacktivism is the use of hacking and computer-based techniques to promote political or social causes.
Hacktivists might deface websites, leak confidential documents, or launch cyberattacks against governments or corporations they oppose: The group's hacktivism included DDoS attacks on banking sites.
The term blends hacking with activism, suggesting digital civil disobedience.
Malicious digital intrusion
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- encryptionConverting data into code
- AnonymousLeaderless hacktivist network
- WikiLeaksTransparency organization publishing leaks
data leak · whistleblower · Julian Assange · Edward Snowden · defacement · doxing · information warfare · security breach
Traffic flood attack
- defacementDamaging an appearance
- breachBreaking of agreement
- exploitNotable act or abuse
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
malware · takedown · infiltration · disruption · cyberattack · intrusion · zero-day · payload
Deliberate disruption of operations
- destabilizeMake unsteady or insecure
- undermineWeaken by stealth
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- covertIntentionally concealed
radical · dissent · resistance · guerrilla · insurgent · sedition · agitator · provocateur
Converting data into code
- anonymityUnknown identity state
- TorAnonymous routing network
- VPNEncrypted network connection
- proxyAuthorized substitute
secure communication · dark web · code · script · programming · network · server · social engineering
Peaceful refusal to obey
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- direct actionConfrontational political tactics
grassroots · solidarity · movement · defiance · nonviolent · boycott · collective action · disruption
Unrestricted online access rights
- net neutralityEqual treatment online
- open accessFree public scholarly content
- privacyFreedom from observation
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
digital rights · transparency · free speech · anti-censorship · government accountability · press freedom · whistleblower protection · open source
Official content restriction
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- regimeSystem of governance
- corruptionDishonest abuse of power
authoritarianism · democracy · human rights · government · whistleblower · Snowden · state secrets · classified
Protest by remaining seated
- blockadeSealing off a place
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
disruption · solidarity · boycott · occupation · banner · hashtag campaign · tweetstorm · doxing
Leaderless hacktivist network
- hackerspaceCommunity workshop for tech enthusiasts
- collectiveJointly organized group
- decentralizedLacking single authority
- leaderlessHaving no one directing
cyberattack
Malicious digital intrusion
- DDoSTraffic flood attack
- encryptionConverting data into code
- AnonymousLeaderless hacktivist network
WikiLeaks · data leak · whistleblower · Julian Assange · Edward Snowden · defacement · doxing · information warfare · security breach · exploit
DDoS
Traffic flood attack
- defacementDamaging an appearance
- breachBreaking of agreement
- exploitNotable act or abuse
botnet · malware · takedown · infiltration · disruption · cyberattack · intrusion · zero-day · payload · vulnerability
sabotage
Deliberate disruption of operations
- destabilizeMake unsteady or insecure
- undermineWeaken by stealth
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
covert · radical · dissent · resistance · guerrilla · insurgent · sedition · agitator · provocateur · underground
encryption
Converting data into code
proxy · secure communication · dark web · code · script · programming · network · server · social engineering · phishing
civil disobedience
Peaceful refusal to obey
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- dissentDisagreement with authority
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
direct action · grassroots · solidarity · movement · defiance · nonviolent · boycott · collective action · disruption · occupation
internet freedom
Unrestricted online access rights
- net neutralityEqual treatment online
- open accessFree public scholarly content
- privacyFreedom from observation
surveillance · digital rights · transparency · free speech · anti-censorship · government accountability · press freedom · whistleblower protection · open source · public interest
censorship
Official content restriction
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- regimeSystem of governance
corruption · authoritarianism · democracy · human rights · government · whistleblower · Snowden · state secrets · classified · propaganda
sit-in
Protest by remaining seated
- blockadeSealing off a place
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
resistance · disruption · solidarity · boycott · occupation · banner · hashtag campaign · tweetstorm · doxing · leak
Anonymous
Leaderless hacktivist network
- hackerspaceCommunity workshop for tech enthusiasts
- collectiveJointly organized group
- decentralizedLacking single authority
leaderless · mask · Guy Fawkes
- collective actionunite, join forces, team up, mobilization, movement
- digital rightsdigital rights, digital freedom, digital privacy, data privacy, data protection
- Dissentprotest art, civil disobedience, dissidents, protest songs, protest poetry
- Online Activismonline petitions, clicktivism, slacktivism, e-petitions, viral campaign
- tech lawinternet law, privacy laws, content moderation, digital privacy, DMCA
- tech movementsfree software, open source, maker movement, copyleft, digital rights
hacktivismcybercrime
Illegal digital conduct
financial fraud · identity theft · cyber espionage · corporate espionage · cyberterrorism
hacktivismcivil disobedience
Peaceful refusal to obey
grassroots organizing · sit-ins · lobbying · marches · electoral politics
hacktivismcybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
ethical hacking · information security · cyber defense · penetration testing · system administration