Anonymous News Report - Ethical Hackers Or Cyber Criminals?

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Support for "hacktivist" group Anonymous is at an all-time high. But as channel 4 news asks, is the group acting out of an anti-authority ethic or simply hacking for its own sake?. Once a threat confined to the margins of society, computer hackers have become a realm of the modern age. Leading the charge is one group, Anonymous, launching online attacks on everything from scientology to credit card companies. As its fame has grown, Anonymous members have increasingly felt the real-world consequences of their online activities. In the UK six major prosecutions are underway. Two of those accused, 19-year-old Ryan Cleary and 18-year-old Jake Davis, appeared in court last week, charged with alleged attacks on computer systems both here and in the US. Both are due to enter a plea in May. The global nature of hackers' targets makes policing difficult. The Netherlands have Europe's highest levels of broadband access - not all of it used for legal purposes. When hackers began attacking Dutch government websites, Dutch police were quick to act. One of those arrested was Martin Gonlagg, he is now doing community service after admitting helping to bring down the website of the Dutch prosecutor's office. Once a loyal hacktivist, he now says Anonymous has gone too far by publishing individuals' data online. Worryingly for the police and governments worldwide, new figures show support for Anonymous has never been higher. Figures for the number of people downloading the group's favoured hacking software peaked this month. That is because governments in Europe and the US are considering a crackdown on internet piracy. The hackers are taking aim at websites supporting the proposals. With its membership swelling, some researchers are concerned about how an anarchic movement like Anonymous will evolve, and who might start using its tactics. Where hacktivism goes now is a battle being waged in the chatrooms and forums the hackers call home. And as more of us come to rely on the internet for basic services, the outcome has consequences for us all.

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[FawkesSecurity]

@TheProfitible. 2nd speech center.

[FawkesSecurity]

@52xmax67 From any file hosting or torrent site , do a virus check tho... some are infected.

[FusilladeDon]

@neimoose2 You obviously don't know what Anonymous is trying to do, do you? Go back and watch your CNN, get brainwashed by the media more. Obviously that's why you hate anonymous.

[codemaster1maxxor]

Ethical hackers I wish I could join you or you could teach me how to hack

[myrobotnameiszach]

Laufing at your voice, it like a 12 year old boy

[neimoose2]

Message to anyonmous,

YOU GUYS ARE MONSTERS With computers and that is all you are and that is all you will ever be

[Zzzwift]

@Thegr8guitarplayer Anonymous is a network, consisting of groups with several motives.

we are legion, we are many..expect us ;)

[KOAJaps]

@FawkesSecurity thank you

[ChupaEngX029]

Anons are Ruthless Cyber Criminals who stealing money from Innocent people.

[Thegr8guitarplayer]

its funny cuz, they say they're not a group, then they say "We are legion"

[MsDboyy]

Wow