Examining Hacktivism - Crime and Punishment in the Digital Age

Explore the concept of hacktivism in this 48-minute conference talk from the AIDE (Appalachian Institute of Digital Evidence) Conference 2015. Delve into the definitions of hackers and activism, and understand how they intersect to form hacktivism. Examine the Wireframe 52 and Coleman's study on the subject. Investigate specific operations, including those targeting Scientology, and analyze the demographics of hacktivists, including their geographical distribution. Learn about the most common charges brought against hacktivists and the typical sentencing they face. The presentation concludes by addressing a third research question, providing a comprehensive overview of hacktivism's place in the digital age and its implications for crime and punishment.