A group of attackers defaces a government website and replaces the content with a political message. The attackers claim they are protesting a new law. They do not steal data or demand money. How should this group be classified?

State-sponsored hackers, because they targeted a government website.

Black hat hackers, because the attack is illegal.

Gray hat hackers, because they did not steal data.

Hacktivists, because the attack is politically motivated.

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