As much as I hate to draw attention to what appears to be a script kiddie group spun off of the popular "Anonymous", I think it could turn into an interesting discussion.

If unfamiliar, check out this article.

Targets thus far have included:
  • The CIA website (DDoS)
  • The public U.S. Senate Website (hacked, but no sensitive data obtained)
  • Various seedy websites (personal info was stolen and leaked)
  • Sony's gaming network
  • Possibly the recent bitcoin scandal


I don't think anyone that knows even an iota about info sec is impressed, but I find it interesting because of the brazenness of the attacks.

Who would seriously take on the risk associated with attacking the various targets above "for the lulz"? A bunch of script kiddies? Maybe. They certainly appear to lack the talent (notice they are carpet bombing instead of using a scalpel).

The obvious result of highly publicized but relatively non-damaging attacks like this would be a tightening of policy at the government level. Thus, it seems logical that the group responsible is an agency rather than a bunch of script kiddies. I remember reading something recently about the "Protect IP" act or something along those lines.

Now where did I put that tinfoil hat...