Operation Payback
In 2010, Anonymous launched Operation
Payback in response to the actions taken
against WikiLeaks. They carried out
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
attacks on organizations that had
severed ties with WikiLeaks,including
MasterCard and PayPal.
Steubenville
Anonymous played a role in uncovering and
bringing attention to the
Steubenville High School case in 2012.
They released video evidence
and exposed individuals
involved in the cover-up.
ISIS Takedowns
Anonymous declared a cyber-war against
ISIS (Islamic State) in 2015,
working to take down ISIS-related websites,
social media accounts, and
communication channels.
Operation Darknet
Anonymous targeted websites
on the dark web involved
in illegal activities,
such as child pornography and
drug trafficking, in 2011.
Hacking Websites
Anonymous has hacked and defaced
various government websites in
protests against government
actions and policies.
Operation Tunisia
During the Tunisian revolution
in 2011, Anonymous targeted
government websites and
supported the protests
for democracy.
Operation Hong Kong
In 2014, Anonymous supported the
pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong
by launching cyberattacks
against government websites
and distributing information.
Ferguson Protests
Anonymous played a role in
the protests following the shooting
of Michael Brown in Ferguson,
Missouri, in 2014.
They exposed sensitive information
about law enforcement officers
and provided support for protesters.
OpDeathEaters
Anonymous has been involved
in raising awareness about
allegations of high-profile child
abuse and pedophilia.
Operation OpDeathEaters aimed to expose
individuals and networks involved
in such heinous activities, shedding
light on cases that might have
otherwise remained hidden.