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lulzsec

Julian Assange likely has no idea who hacked the DNC

WikiLeaks has a long history of publishing leaks that originated with anonymous hackers.

On Jul 26, 2016 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Secret Barrett Brown chat logs reveal crucial new evidence

Brown is accused of helping the FBI's most-wanted hacker.

On Jan 20, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Tech

‘Blackhat’ movie review, by Sabu

The infamous leader of LulzSec gives us the lowdown on Hollywood's latest look into the world of hackers.

On Jan 18, 2015 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Sabu, hacktivist and former FBI informant, breaks his silence to Charlie Rose

For the first time in years, Sabu speaks

On Dec 9, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Gawker, Anonymous, an FBI informant, and the stolen emails that never existed

When Anonymous hackers are your source, things get messy.

On Nov 14, 2014 by Andrew Blake, Daniel Stuckey

Tech

Massive security flaws allowed for Stratfor hack, leaked report reveals

A previously unreleased audit by Verizon Business found that Stratfor failed to meet industry standards for cybersecurity. 

On Jun 13, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Tech

How an FBI informant orchestrated the Stratfor hack

Previously unseen chat logs reveal that Hector “Sabu” Monsegur—not Jeremy Hammond—instigated the infamous cyberattack. 

On Jun 5, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Tech

AntiSec hacker Jeremy Hammond bashes sentencing of FBI informant Sabu

Imprisoned AntiSec hacker Jeremy Hammond calls Sabu sentencing a "disgusting spectacle"

On Jun 2, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Internet Culture News

LulzSec hacker-informant Hector ‘Sabu’ Monsegur released on time served

Hector 'Sabu' Monsegur originally faced more than 120 years behind bars.

On May 27, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Internet Culture News

Anonymous goes on hacking spree after police kill 3 in Venezuela protests

Anons claimed to have attacked more than 80 government sites, many of which had nothing to do with protesters' complaints.

On Feb 17, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Snowden leak reveals British spies at war with Anonymous

In September 2012, a top British spy agency reportedly launched cyberattacks against Anonymous and LulzSec.

On Feb 5, 2014 by Dell Cameron

Tech

Leaked arrest warrants suggest Sabu wasn’t the only FBI mole in Lulzsec

Two other confidential informants, arrested weeks after Sabu, may have ratted on the hacker group.

On Jan 9, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

Crime Internet Culture

Mother of Anonymous affiliate Barrett Brown faces sentencing

Karen Lancaster McCutchin faces a year in prison for obstructing the execution of a search warrant issued against her son.

On Nov 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

2 LulzSec hackers spared jail time in Ireland

The first hackers ever successfully prosecuted in Ireland have finished a sentence diversion program.

On Oct 9, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

IRL

Sentencing delayed again for Sabu, LulzSec leader turned FBI informant

Does the FBI still need him?

On Aug 23, 2013 by Lorraine Murphy

IRL

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