Becoming a hacktivist. Examining the motivations and the processes that prompt an individual to engage in hacktivism.
Hacktivism is a rising phenomenon in the cyber landscape combining elements of the hacking subculture with ideologically motivated agendas inspired both by traditional activism and by new elements of the digital culture. Despite several studies on the topic, it is still not completely clear what mot...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Crime & Justice Vol. 47; no. 4; pp. 511 - 530 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oct2024
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