What is Hacktivist?
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Hacktivist is somebody who engages in hacktivism, which is the fusion of hacking and activism; a merger in which technically proficient hackers engage in electronic direct action in order to bring pressure on institutions engaged in unethical or criminal actions, particularly in relation to the Internet and computer technology. (From thehacktivist)
A well-known hacktivist all her life, Alison is now working for the Internet Security division of Microsoft.
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A computer expert who uses his/her hacking skills in the interest of human rights.
Due to the Great Firewall of China, the Chinese dissident movement was in pretty bad shape until they got help from some benevolent hacktivists.
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A hacker who uses their talents for the good of others.
A hacktivist put a little extra money in my bank account.
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