Definitions

1. noun

An individual who uses computer hacking skills to draw attention to social or political causes, often by disrupting or exposing systems.

“The hacktivist group claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on the government website.”

2. noun

A member of a group that combines hacking and activism, often to promote social change or expose corporate wrongdoing.

“The hacktivist collective has been linked to several high-profile hacking incidents.”