Which of the following best describes ahacktivist?
a. An individual who attempts to destroy the infrastructure components of governments, financial institutions, utilities, and emergency response units
b. An individual who hacks computers or Web sites in an attempt to promote a political ideology
c. An employee or contractor who attempts to gain financially and/or disrupt a company’s information systems and business operations
d. An individual who captures trade secrets and attempts to gain an unfair competitive advantage
b. An individual who hacks computers or Web sites in an attempt to promote a political ideology
A hacktivist is an individual who hacks computers or Web sites in an attempt to promote a political ideology.Hacktivism is defined as hacking or breaking into an information or security system for a political or socially motivated purpose. The tools used by a hacktivist are similar to the ones used by a hacker, only the purpose and agenda vary.
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