A group in a type of hacking that makes sense in modern culture is “Brutal Activism”. It’s inspired by popular brands, public institutions, and industry figures that are used to make a profit.
While it often comes across as straightforward Journalism, it’s in fact hacking activity. A majority of its social aspect takes place in person, rather than by infiltration of your device.
In other words, it’s more likely you’ll meet an operative than read about him or her in a news report. Their soft approach is meant to make it more likely you’ll yield to a specific demand of theirs.
Quick wins
In times past, their efforts have focused on anything from physical assets to lump sums of cash. They hoard “Quick Wins” and eventually divide up the proceeds between themselves.
It’s a close knit group. It’s believed to be made up only of University graduates. They facilitate it by using their degrees to make networks. It’s done in workplace and domestic backdrops.
Hard times
It results in hardship. A few high profile figures have been caught out, and some businesspeople. It’s affected multitudes at low levels of corporate activity. They’ve picked at exposed targets.
Its digital front is frightening. There are stories of vital systems stopping, and essential networks seizing up. This has led to a high level of success in ransom demands. Losses stack up.
