Anonymous is a loosely connected group of Internet users who participate in a variety of activities. Considered a Meme, this group is responsible for several hacking campaigns sometimes known as "raids". The group received attention recently with their Project Chanology campaign against the Church of Scientology. In March of 2008, Anonymous members were responsible for the hacking of a epilepsy forum. The group added rapidly moving and blinking images to the website in an attempt to induce migraines for users.
Fast Fact
- On January 21 2008 Anonymous declared war on the Church of Scientology
- Anonymous is said to have done it all "for the lulz"
- Several news organizations have referred to the group as cyber bullies and even terrorists
- Many members use the message board 4Chan to communicate and plan attacks
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Anonymous is legion. Anonymous does not forgive. Anonymous does not forget. These are just some of the "official" descriptions given by its members.
Dmitriy Guzner
18-year-old Dmitriy Guzner was charged on October 17, 2008, for the hacker attack of the Scientology Web site. According to news reports, Guzner is planning to plead guilty in court. He has said he is a member of Anonymous.Brisbane Times: Teenage hacker admits...cyber-attack (October 17, 2008)
