A blend of the words hacking and activism, hacktivism is the act of breaking into computer systems or digital tools to promote political, social, religious, or moral causes. Hacktivism is carried out by individuals or loosely organized groups with a common goal or ideology. The targets of hacktivism usually range from governments and private corporations to religious organizations, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, or terrorist groups
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