Operation Payback refers to a coordinated series of cyberattacks by the hacktivist group Anonymous, which began in 2010 as a retaliation against anti-piracy organizations. Over time, the name became synonymous with digital defiance and online activism, often featuring the iconic Guy Fawkes mask. In meme culture, the 'Operation Payback' template is frequently used to represent a dramatic comeback, a revenge plot against a perceived injustice, or the 'hacker' persona being unleashed. It serves as a visual shorthand for internet-led justice or collective pushback against corporate or institutional power, making it a staple for tech-savvy humor and activist commentary.