Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Web defacing
References
Britannica AI Icon

Web defacing

Internet
Also known as: cybergraffiti
Written by
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

The Information Architects maintain a master list of the topics included in the corpus of  Encyclopædia Britannica, and create and manage the relationships between them.
The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last updated

Quick Summary

Web defacing, in the context of the internet, refers to the act of deliberately damaging or destroying a website. This can involve altering its appearance, content, or functionality. It is a form of cyber vandalism, akin to the physical defacement of property. The intent is often to disrupt, defame, or cause harm to the website owner or its users. This action reduces the integrity and usability of the targeted online presence.12

Summary created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
2 Britannica Sources
  1. defacement
  2. deface

Ask Britannica AI about this topic

Britannica doesn't have a full article on this topic, so we've curated a list of our relevant coverage.