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Darknet Diaries

CHAPTER

Unmasking Government Surveillance: The Rise of Hacktivism

This chapter explores the profound implications of the Snowden revelations on government surveillance and privacy concerns. It highlights the transition of hacker groups engaging in act of defiance, targeting high-ranking intelligence officials through creative social engineering tactics. The narrative underscores the vulnerabilities in governmental security practices and the ethical dilemmas faced by hacktivists as they expose injustices tied to government actions.

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