The Actions of Anonymous (part 1 of 3)
Anonymous is an Internet hactivist group that has risen out of 4chan. 4Chan also runs Encyclopædia Dramatica which is a lulzy take on Wikipedia. Originally, Anonymous started as an Internet pranking group, raiding online games and forums, such as Habbo or individual Myspace accounts through 4chan BBS. The group really took off when they started targeting large organizations (such as Scientology), bringing Internet justice through Denial of Service Attacks (and DDOS attacks). They've used such tools as The Longcat Death Star (an Anonymous creation) and The Low Orbit Ion Cannon (an open source project). And while they claim to be in it for the lulz, we have seen just how serious they can get:
*While this is outdated, they still hold beliefs of self-righteous Internet vigilantism.*
"Curiosity peaks within your mind,
Obsessed with the urge to uncover and find...
The identity of the unknown, the meaning of US,
The power we gain from being Anonymous.
You'll never hear us coming, yet our presence is always felt,
Prying on opposers, watching their disbelief melt.
Marching in anonymity together as one,
Embracing the strength from the voice of none.
Refusing to adhere and support the cause
Will result in elimination and the mourning of your loss.
We are invincible, we will never fail,
Each day we're in your Internets, corrupting your L.O.L.s
We're not known by names, rather the attention we gain
From the realization that only the unknown remain.
With an identity you will eventually be found.
The day will come when only Anonymous will walk the ground.
We will stop at nothing until we've achieved our goal:
Permanent destruction of the identification role.
You, me, we...I am as you are.
Together we are united, stretching near and far.
Anything standing in our way, doesn't deserve to live.
We are void of human restraints, taught to never forgive.
Answering the question of who we are is a must.
We are Anonymous, indeed. Therefore, Expect us."
—Anonymous
*While this is outdated, they still hold beliefs of self-righteous Internet vigilantism.*
"Curiosity peaks within your mind,
Obsessed with the urge to uncover and find...
The identity of the unknown, the meaning of US,
The power we gain from being Anonymous.
You'll never hear us coming, yet our presence is always felt,
Prying on opposers, watching their disbelief melt.
Marching in anonymity together as one,
Embracing the strength from the voice of none.
Refusing to adhere and support the cause
Will result in elimination and the mourning of your loss.
We are invincible, we will never fail,
Each day we're in your Internets, corrupting your L.O.L.s
We're not known by names, rather the attention we gain
From the realization that only the unknown remain.
With an identity you will eventually be found.
The day will come when only Anonymous will walk the ground.
We will stop at nothing until we've achieved our goal:
Permanent destruction of the identification role.
You, me, we...I am as you are.
Together we are united, stretching near and far.
Anything standing in our way, doesn't deserve to live.
We are void of human restraints, taught to never forgive.
Answering the question of who we are is a must.
We are Anonymous, indeed. Therefore, Expect us."
—Anonymous
