Hacktivism, in which a person or group employs hacking for a political or social cause, combines “hacking” and “activism.” By carrying out such activities, the hacktivist seeks to raise attention to a cause they support and convey a message.
Hacktivism may use methods like denial-of-service (DoS) attacks or website defacement to make remarks or interfere with the activities of the organization or organizations they oppose.
A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is a type of cyber attack which interfere with a targeted server, service, or network’s regular operation by flooding it with unsolicited requests.
Website defacement is an type of cyberattack in which attackers take control of a website, change its content or look without authorization, and replace some of the website’s text with their own messaging. Attackers usually use a website’s security flaws to launch malicious code and substitute their own messages, graphics, or propaganda for authentic information.
Website mirroring allows an attacker to upload a mirrored or comparable version of a website to a different server or location. This entails transferring all of the original website’s files, folders, pictures, scripts, and other material to a different server or storage place.
“Geo-bombing” is a tactic used to raise awareness of human rights issues by linking them to specific locations and providing audio and visual evidence or testimonies that are shared on different social media platforms.
Doxxing is a type of cyberbullying in which targeted individuals are harassed, exposed, financially harmed, or exploited through the use of private or sensitive information, statements, or documents.
