Hacktivist Deletes White Supremacist Websites Live Onstage During Hacker Conference
A hacktivist erased three hate sites live at a hacker conference—sparking debate over digital vigilantism in 2026.
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Hacktivist Deletes White Supremacist Websites Live Onstage During Hacker Conference
Hacktivist Deletes White Supremacist Websites Live Onstage In a dramatic moment that blurred the line between activism and cybercrime, a hacktivist known only as “Martha Root” remotely deleted three white supremacist websites during a live presentation at the Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany. The takedown—executed in real time before a cheering audience—has reignited global conversations about digital vigilantism, the limits of free speech online, and who gets to police hate in the digital age. Credit: Chaos Computer Club under a CC BY 4.0 license. A Theatrical Takedown at Europe’s Premier Hacker Conference Dressed as the Pink Ranger from Power Rangers , Martha Root concluded a talk on digital resistance by demonstrating live exploits against WhiteDate, WhiteChild, and WhiteDeal—three notorious platforms catering to white supremacists. The event, held on December 29, 2025, drew thousands of attendees both in person and online. Root was joined onstage by investigative journa…