Anonymous: Legion of Hacktivists.

Anonymous: Legion of Hacktivists.

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The provided text explores the origins and evolution of the hacker collective Anonymous, tracing its roots from humorous pranks within MIT's Model Railroad Club to the unfiltered environment of 4chan's "/b/" board. It highlights Anonymous's shift from random trolling to more organized "hactivism", with key operations targeting figures like Neo-Nazi Hal Turner and the Church of Scientology, driven by principles of free speech and anti-censorship. The document further discusses the group's participation in global events, such as supporting the Egyptian Revolution and retaliating against companies that blocked WikiLeaks, illustrating how their actions spurred both public support and legal repercussions for individuals involved. Ultimately, the text characterizes Anonymous as a leaderless, multifaceted movement that embodies chaotic freedom, impacting geopolitics and challenging established power structures, while also touching on offshoot groups like LulzSec and the ongoing debate regarding the legitimacy of cyber-protest.


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