Hacktivists

On the topic of hacktivists mentioned in class yesterday, I would like to expand on the topic as I personally find it very interesting. Hacktivists are people that use computers or computer networks to promote a political agenda.

I do not know about you, but when the word "hacktivist" is mentioned, I immediately think of the group Anonymous. Famously represented by the Guy Fawkes mask, this group of hacktivists have targetted several cooperations and governments for a number of issues.

Past targets of Anonymous included government agencies of the US, Israel, Tunisia, Uganda, and others; child pornography sites; copyright protection agencies; the Westboro Baptist Church; and corporations such as PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, and Sony. The Anons have also publicly supported WikiLeaks and the Occupy movement. 

Their most recent target is the ISIS, after their recent acts of terrorism on Paris, France. The Anons warned ISIS: 

"You should know that we will find you and we will not let you go."

"We will launch the biggest operation ever against you."

"Expect massive cyber attacks. War is declared. Get prepared."

I personally feel that the Anonymous "organization" is really cool as they are gathering for a collaborative act that unites not only the French, but 'hackers' from all over the world to stand up against the terrible and inhumane acts of terrorism by ISIS. I guess this is something that governments cannot do since they are always laden by bureaucracies, red tapes and the burden of maintaining diplomatic ties. 

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/anonymous-declares-war-islamic-state-6839030