hacktivism cybersecurity Internet electronic civil disobedience emerging trend
Abstract:
The Internet revolution has led to the development of a parallel culture where the rules are different. Existing in a purely digital form, this cyber-culture has nurtured its own social systems that parallel social systems in the 'real' world. One important example, the hacker activist, or hacktivist, has emerged as a very real and growing threat to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and communication systems worldwide. This thesis examines the phenomenon of hacktivism to reveal its methods, motivations, and implications for cybersecurity professionals.
