Two ad hoc hacker communities often in the headlines of late — LulzSec and Anonymous — announced on Monday they intend to team up to attack government websites worldwide. In its “Operation Anti-Security” manifesto, LulzSec said the top priority of this operation is “to steal and leak any classified government information, including email spools and documentation.” Anonymous had on Friday tweeted its solidarity with LulzSec. “They’re going to go after U.S. critical systems without fear of retaliation,” warned Charles Dodd, a cybersecurity consultant.
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Two-Headed Hacker Monster Declares Open Season on Governments
Posted by: Richard Adhikari June 20, 2011 03:02 PMTwo ad hoc hacker communities often in the headlines of late — LulzSec and Anonymous — announced on Monday they intend to team up to attack government websites worldwide. In its “Operation Anti-Security” manifesto, LulzSec said the top priority of this operation is “to steal and leak any classified government information, including email spools and documentation.” Anonymous had on Friday tweeted its solidarity with LulzSec. “They’re going to go after U.S. critical systems without fear of retaliation,” warned Charles Dodd, a cybersecurity consultant.