Which of the following best describes a hacktivist?
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

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A hacktivist is someone who uses hacking skills to promote a political or social agenda. They may hack into websites or computer systems to gain access to sensitive information or disrupt services as a form of protest. This is different from individuals who engage in malicious hacking for personal gain or competitive advantage (option C and D), or those who engage in cyber terrorism (option A).

Which of the Following Best Describes a Hacktivist