ABSTRACT

It is beneficial to begin with an inquiry into civil disobedience in order to have a comprehensive understanding of hacktivism. As an act of civil disobedience in cyberspace, hacktivism (a combination of hacking and activism) generally involves both computer technology and political activism. For those viewing hacktivism as a part of civil disobedience in cyberspace, hacktivism is a politically motivated act; for others, however, hacktivism is understood as involving unauthorised digital intrusions for the purpose of protesting injustice or advancing some political agenda. Cyberterrorism and hacktivism have differences in many other aspects, including goals and objectives. The reason why RedHack has attained its current position is its effective communication strategies, rather than its technical capabilities. Messages show that RedHack has carried out its activities on days that hold importance for Marxists and socialists. The main objective in hacktivism is to reach as large an audience as possible.