Internet vigilantism

A man in a Guy Fawkes mask smokes while joining supporters of the Anonymous movement taking part in the global "Million Mask March" protests in New York, on November 5, 2014.

For many geeks, Anonymous is the gateway drug to political and social activism

Technology

Anonymous has evolved from a band of online pranksters into a legitimate group focused on social activism. But just how much impact is it making? It’s uneven, but that doesn’t mean the group isn’t making a difference, especially in the lives of budding activists.

National Security Agency calls hacktivist group ‘Anonymous’ a threat to national security

Global Politics
The World

Arrests Fail to Stymie Anonymous Hackers

Conflict & Justice
The World

Hacking Group LulzSec in Spotlight as 19-year old Taken into Custody

Conflict & Justice

Lulz Security Collective: A Return to Old School Hacking?