Fearing ISIS, India censors dozens of popular websites
We’re not sure this is the best way to fight the Islamic State.
On Jan 1, 2015 by Kevin Collier
Gamergate’s doomed plan to win over Tumblr
This is almost too sad to be funny.
On Nov 4, 2014 by Miles Klee
Hackers’ favorite publishing platform had a huge year in 2013
More than 300,000 pieces of private info were posted to Pastebin in 2013.
On Feb 19, 2014 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Bell Canada: 22,000 customer passwords leaked by hacking crew
The hacktivists known as NullCrew first gained notoriety for its high-profile attack on Cambridge University.
On Feb 4, 2014 by Lorraine Murphy
Anonymous draws blood by leaking SeaWorld board members’ credit cards
The movement shifts from its bluffing phase to open assault.
On Dec 27, 2013 by Miles Klee
Jeremy Hammond supporters share list of countries the FBI allegedly used him to hack
An unverified document matches claims Hammond himself has made in the past.
On Nov 15, 2013 by Dell Cameron
The Syrian Electronic Army couldn’t handle the Times’ traffic
The SEA was set to deliver an anti-war message on the New York Times, but its servers couldn’t handle the load.
On Aug 28, 2013 by [email protected]
When will this sub’s spy tactics finally get our attention?
An essay on Pastebin seeks to do what a decade of articles has failed trying.
On Jul 5, 2013 by Aja Romano
Anonymous hacks a chamber of commerce for the lulz
While the hacktivists collective acquired and released usernames and passwords, it’s not clear if “lulz” were achieved.
On Jun 18, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Anonymous claims it wasn’t behind Operation Last Resort
In a petition to get the perpetrators to cease and desist, an Anon writes: “We are not condemning those participating, only distancing ourselves from the message of this operation.”
On Feb 1, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Hacker group Team GhostShell declares war on Russia
The Anonymous-linked group that leaked records from several major U.S. universities earlier this year has set its sites on the Russian government.
On Nov 2, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Hackers attack Filipino government over cybercrime law
The new law would destroy freedom of speech online, say critics.
On Oct 3, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III
Anonymous releases personal info on security firm Trapwire CEO
“Doxing” is a common form of hacker retribution or attack.
On Oct 1, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy
Blackmailers make $50 on Romney’s tax returns
Hackers demanded a $1,000,000 ransom for the Republican presidential candidate’s tax records.
On Sep 28, 2012 by Jay Hathaway
Arrested Anonymous member Barrett Brown sends letter from prison
‘It is war. On paper, as always, but war,’ online activist and Anonymous affiliate Brown wrote from the Texas prison where he is reportedly being held.
On Sep 25, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy
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