A hacktivist is someone who _______.
A)attempts to gain financially and/or disrupt a company's information systems and business operations
B)hacks computers or Web sites in an attempt to promote a political ideology
C) attempts to destroy the infrastructure components of governments
D) violates computer or Internet security maliciously or for illegal personal gain

Question

A hacktivist is someone who _______.
A)​attempts to gain financially and/or disrupt a company's information systems and business operations
B)hacks computers or Web sites in an attempt to promote a political ideology
C) attempts to destroy the infrastructure components of governments
D) violates computer or Internet security maliciously or for illegal personal gain

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hacktivist is someone who hacks computers or websites in an attempt to promote a political ideology, often for social justice or political change. This is different from someone who hacks for personal gain, financial reasons, or to disrupt business operations. A hacktivist may use hacking to raise awareness about an issue or to target organizations or individuals that they believe are engaging in unethical or illegal activities.

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