How a fight against internet censorship sparked a global hacktivist movement
In short: Discover how a decentralized group of individuals, united by a hatred for internet censorship, began working together globally. This video traces the early roots of modern hacktivism and the specific events that catalyzed these digital assaults.
In 2008, a spontaneous movement emerged as individuals from around the world began cooperating against common enemies. This movement lacked any central leadership or formal control, driven instead by a shared opposition to internet censorship.
The first major hacktivist assault is widely considered to be the protest against the Church of Scientology. This digital action was triggered by the organization's attempt to delete an interview featuring its prominent member, Tom Cruise, from the internet.
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