Hardwick Takes Aim at Journalist Hardwick is a mysterious figure behind a wave of attacks on journalists, with motives and methods still unclear.
Their targets have ranged from minor online commentators to seasoned investigative reporters, leaving many to wonder what drives this crusade against the press.
The Rise of Hardwick: From Online Troll to Real Life Menace In the early 2010s, a figure emerged on social media forums and blogs who would come to be known as Hardwick.