Defacement

Defacement refers to the act of altering or damaging the appearance of something, often in a public context. In general knowledge, it commonly pertains to the unauthorized modification of a website, where a hacker replaces its content, such as images and text, with their own messages or graphics. This can serve various purposes, including protest, vandalism, or to demonstrate security vulnerabilities. Defacement can damage the reputation of organizations and lead to loss of trust among users, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity in protecting online assets.