Offering a bitcoin for a surrendered tank, breaching a Russian TV network, and partnering with other hacker groups – Anonymous in action.
Founded in 2003, Anonymous describes itself as a “decentralized international activist-and hacktivist collective and movement” mostly known for its cyberattacks against several governments, institutions, and agencies.over 300 Russian targets and collected about RUB 1 billion. One such case stands out, which transpired on February 26. Anonymous breached a local TV network, cut off regular programming, and inserted images of bombs exploding in Ukraine combined with soldiers talking about the horrors they are witnessing.
“I am ready to go and pick up a rifle for Ukraine, but at the moment, my skills are better used at the computer. So I’m here in my home with my two laptops, co-ordinating this IT resistance.” – commented Roman, who works on creating websites, applications, and Telegram bots to help his country.