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Few hours after announcement, hackers lay claim to Donald Trump’s new Twitter-like social app before its launch
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Few hours after announcement, hackers lay claim to Donald Trump’s new Twitter-like social app before its launch

In interviews Thursday, the hackers, who are affiliated with Anonymous, a loose hacking collective, said the effort was part of their “online war against hate.”

Bank of Greece denies data leak claims by hacking group Anonymous
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Bank of Greece denies data leak claims by hacking group Anonymous

Greece’s central bank dismissed claims by hacking group Anonymous that it had accessed confidential internal files.

Hacker group Anonymous supported by people angry with the political system: Study
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Hacker group Anonymous supported by people angry with the political system: Study

The findings suggest that Anonymous are seen as "social bandits", the modern-day equivalent of figures such as Robin Hood

All the recent findings by NASA that could one day lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life
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All the recent findings by NASA that could one day lead to the discovery of extraterrestrial life

There have been a series of announcements in recent months, on conditions suitable to life as we know it on Earth found on bodies elsewhere in the universe.

Hacking collective Anonymous believes NASA is on the verge of announcing the discovery of alien life
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Hacking collective Anonymous believes NASA is on the verge of announcing the discovery of alien life

Anonymous, the loose collective of hackers and online activists, claims that the US space agency NASA is all set to announce the discovery of alien life.

Canada: Hackers unsuccessfully targeted country's 2015 election, likely to try again in 2019
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Canada: Hackers unsuccessfully targeted country's 2015 election, likely to try again in 2019

Canada's eavesdropping agency warned that hackers may try to sway its 2019 elections, after so-called hacktivists tried but failed to influence the 2015 ballot.

Anonymous issues guide to hacking Trump's beloved Android phone, and it's easier than you might think
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Anonymous issues guide to hacking Trump's beloved Android phone, and it's easier than you might think

Hacker collective Anonymous has just issued a simple guide to hacking Trump’s phone. A guide that literally anyone can follow.

By threatening Donald Trump, Anonymous is doing our dirty laundry for us, and that isn't right
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By threatening Donald Trump, Anonymous is doing our dirty laundry for us, and that isn't right

Anonymous has publicly proclaimed that Donald Trump will regret the next 4 years in office, that they will expose all his dirty secrets.

Cyberbullying in India is a form of censorship: Mishi Choudhary, Executive Director of SFLC
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Cyberbullying in India is a form of censorship: Mishi Choudhary, Executive Director of SFLC

We discussed online harassment with Mishi Choudhary, the Executive Director of SFLC, a Delhi-based not-for-profit legal services organization.

Legion hacker group: Here's what we can learn from their hacking campaign
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Legion hacker group: Here's what we can learn from their hacking campaign

Legion is merely pointing out the holes in the system that would allow threat actors and malicious agents to compromise the data of people.

Legion hacker group: They've got nothing to do with Anonymous, for now
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Legion hacker group: They've got nothing to do with Anonymous, for now

Think hacker and you’ll think Anonymous. It is but natural, given the name that this hacktivist network has made for itself in the past. However, it’s important to note that not all hackers/hacktivists are associated with Anonymous.

Legion hacker group set eyes on sansad.nic.in; seem to be cyberdacoits, bring them down
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Legion hacker group set eyes on sansad.nic.in; seem to be cyberdacoits, bring them down

One can be tempted to bracket the hacking done by Legion as a sign of the dystopian times that we live in. There are enough straws to indicate that: a group of renegades dabbling in weed, smoke and mirrors, security codes and a naïve sense of superiority.

Firefox rushes to fix critical vulnerability that could be used to expose anonymous Tor users
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Firefox rushes to fix critical vulnerability that could be used to expose anonymous Tor users

Firefox rushed to fix a critical vulnerability in its browser that could potentially be used to find out the identities of those using the Tor network.

4Chan is running out of money, trolls congregate to keep the imageboard afloat
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4Chan is running out of money, trolls congregate to keep the imageboard afloat

The abusive and vitriolic content on the site makes attracting advertisers for the platform difficult.

No losses as Indonesia and S.Korea c.bank websites hit by cyber attacks
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No losses as Indonesia and S.Korea c.bank websites hit by cyber attacks

The central banks of Indonesia and South Korea have been hit by cyber attacks on their public websites since activist hacking group Anonymous pledged last month to target banks across the world, senior officials in the two countries told Reuters.

Anonymous is revamping ISIS Twitter accounts with gay pride messages
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Anonymous is revamping ISIS Twitter accounts with gay pride messages

WauchulaGhost is a hacktivist associated with Anonymous who is giving free rainbow themed face lifts to Twitter accounts associated with ISIS.

VPNs gaining ground in India as demand for anonymous online access grows
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VPNs gaining ground in India as demand for anonymous online access grows

At a time when security has become the foremost concern in browsing or sharing data online, people in India are progressively turning to virtual private network (VPN) services for anonymous and safe Internet experience.

Foreign hackers spying on presidential candidates: US intelligence
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Foreign hackers spying on presidential candidates: US intelligence

The United States sees evidence of hackers, possibly working for foreign governments, snooping on the presidential candidates, the nation's intelligence chief said Wednesday. Government officials are assisting the campaigns to tighten security as the race for the White House intensifies.

Matthew Keys sentenced to two years for helping Anonymous
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Matthew Keys sentenced to two years for helping Anonymous

Matthew Keys, a former Reuters journalist convicted for helping the hacker group Anonymous, has been sentenced to 24 months of prison term.

Anonymous declares war on Trump, maybe
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Anonymous declares war on Trump, maybe

Anonymous, that hacktivist group that claims to be all pervasive and completely unstructured at the same time has apparently declared "total war" on Donald Trump. Anonymous have apparently published a video, clearly stating their intentions, and issues a call-to-arms for hackers the world over.