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The Two-Way
'Anonymous' Vows To Shut Down Syrian Government Websites
November 30, 2012 Activists say they are aiming at the Assad regime's websites around the world, in response to the Syrian government pulling the plug on the Internet and cellphone service across Syria.
All Tech Considered
When Online Hacking Poses Real-World Dangers
April 5, 2012 Powerful and potentially damaging tools, including those that take advantage of communications networks, have become much more widely spread. They could be used to disrupt everything from factory valves to chips used to track cattle.
The Two-Way
Holding Source Code, Hackers Try To Extort $50K From Symantec
February 7, 2012 The hackers, which claimed affiliation with Anonymous, made good on their promise to release the source code for the company's PCAnywhere program, which allows a user to access their computers remotely.
The Two-Way
Here's How Much Data The 'Anonymous' Hacker Attack Exposed
December 27, 2011 A security firm sifting through the stolen data said it found 50,000 credit card numbers, 27,000 phone numbers and 44,000 passwords.
The Two-Way
Are WikiLeaks' Supporters Peaceful Protesters For The Digital Age?
December 10, 2010 Are online denial of service attacks by WikiLeaks' supporters the modern-day equivalent of the physical, non-violent protests of civil rights and labor rights activists in years past?