Anonymous is known for its "hacktivism", targeting individuals, companies and governments whose behaviour it objects to.

BBC: Westboro Baptist Church targeted by Anonymous

Even more so than today, hacktivism will become a weapon of choice for activists and protestors with philosophical differences with corporate America.

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With all of the recent attention on Anonymous, LulzSec, hacktivism, and cyberwar, I too have been thinking about the differences between DDoS and sit-ins.

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The joining of malicious financial and identity fraud malware, Anonymous hacktivism objectives, and Anonymous supporter deception is a dangerous development for the online world.

FORBES: Anonymous Got Hacked While Hacking

Not only will supporters be breaking the law by participating in DoS attacks on Anonymous hacktivism targets, but may also be at risk of having their online banking and email credentials stolen.

FORBES: Anonymous Got Hacked While Hacking

Anonymous has risen to fame in recent months for its "hacktivism", which has seen it launch denial-of-service attacks against firms it saw as pursuing policies that are in opposition to its freedom of the web ideals.

BBC: Anonymous denies Westboro attack