Five things to know about hacker group Anonymous

CSO Online tells you the five things you need to know about Anonymous, the infamous hacker group:

1. The group has no real leader. Participants band together to launch “operations,” led by a small group of trusted associates. The operation leaders write up orders and invite anyone who is interested to participate.
2. The attacks may seem random, but they’re not. Anonymous cares about digital freedom and exposing what they see as hypocrisy and corruption.
3. The group is international. Alleged Anonymous members have been arrested in Holland, France, Italy, Spain and the UK.
4. The members are capable. In recent months the groups has broken in and exposed the personal information of corporate officers and their families. Like the vice president of Defense contractor Vanguard.
5. Public relations motivates the group. Many of the members see themselves as hacktivists, a new breed of online protesters.

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