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Anonymous Takes Down CBS.com And Universal

7:00AM January 23, 2012 | Casey Chan

Taking a shorter break than their last holiday, Anonymous is back at it already. Reports are coming in that they had completely knocked out CBS.com for a good period of time. More »


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This Is The Tool Anonymous Is Tricking The Internet Into Using

2:25PM January 20, 2012 | Sam Biddle

Gawker’s uncovered a pretty devious plan of Anonymous to wage war in its Megaupload retaliation — tricking Twitter users into firing the Low Orbit Ion Cannon. But what the hell is that? Giz explains. More »


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Anonymous Goes On Megaupload Revenge Spree

11:25AM January 20, 2012 | Sam Biddle

Anonymous has sure been quiet lately, but today’s federal bust of Megaupload riled ‘em up good: a retaliatory strike against DoJ.gov has left it completely dead. More »


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Anonymous Takes Down NYSE Site For Two Sad, Short Minutes

5:21AM October 11, 2011 | Roberto Baldwin

Everyone’s favourite hacktivists, Anonymous took down the New York Stock Exchange’s site today for two terrifyingly boring minutes. More »


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Obama Kills Debt Ceiling Opposition’s Boehner Online

5:36AM July 27, 2011 | Sam Biddle

If you’re embattled Barack, and you can’t seem to get the kids together to agree on a meltdown-averting debt deal, what’s the next best thing? Crashing your political opponent’s website and phone lines. DDoS is officially in! More »


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Is This The LulzSec/Anon Warrior’s Handbook?

4:08AM June 22, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Operation AntiSec is in action, having taken down the UK’s organised crime investigatory wing and claiming a seizure of the entire 2011 UK Census. So how are they doing it? Possibly with this hacker handbook, provided by Anon: More »


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The ‘Face’ Of Anonymous Steps Down

8:48AM May 20, 2011 | Adrian Covert

Barrett Brown, the man who assumed the role of Anonymous’ spokesman, has stepped down, citing the PSN hack (OpSony) as an a reason for his decision to disassociate himself. More »


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The Cyberweapon That Could Take Down The Internet

2:00AM February 13, 2011 | Jacob Aron - New Scientist

A new cyberweapon could take down the entire internet – and there’s not much that current defences can do to stop it. More »


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WikiLeaks Supporters Begin DDoS Attacks Against Fax Machines

3:40PM December 14, 2010 | Rosa Golijan

After focusing on the PayPal, VISA, MasterCard and Amazon websites, the members of 4chan-affiliated group Anonymous have decided to pick a new target for an unorthodox DDoS attack: fax machines belonging to corporations which they believe are against WikiLeaks’ mission. More »


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Dutch 4Chan Teen Arrested For WikiLeaks Revenge Attacks

7:04AM December 10, 2010 | Sam Biddle

A Dutch 16-year-old (and LOIC gunner) has been detained in the Netherlands for his connection to the pro-WikiLeaks takedowns of MasterCard, Visa and PayPal. The teen is currently undergoing interrogation by the Dutch High Tech Crime Team. More »