Graffiti in the digital world: How hacktivists use defacement

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Activists have been featured more frequently in the news lately, with marches shining the spotlight on women’s rights and bringing about an end to gun violence, to name a few. However, the real world isn’t the only place where activism happens.

The digital realm has become a critical space for individuals to express their opinions and further their causes. While this can revolve around an informational website or video streaming platform, activism has also taken hold in the world of cybercriminals and hackers who have their own beliefs they’d like to communicate and publicize.

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