Posted on 09/15/2021 5:38:37 AM PDT by devane617
Move follows hack inspired by Texas abortion ban.
The hactivist collective Anonymous says that it has gained access to a massive trove of data from Epik, the web host and domain registrar for a variety of right-wing sites. Epik’s client list has reportedly ranged from more mainstream conservative groups like the Texas Republican Party to Gab and other far-right sites on the fringes of the internet.
In a press release, Anonymous says that it has captured “a decade’s worth of data” from Epik. They say the data includes domain registrations, domain transfers, passwords, account credentials for all of Epik’s customers, logins, more than a half-million private keys, payment history, a “dump of an employee’s mailbox, just because we could,” and more. Of the private keys, they wrote, “What are they for? Who knows!”
“This dataset is all that’s needed to trace actual ownership and management of the fascist side of the Internet that has eluded researchers, activists, and, well, just about everybody,” they said.
“And maybe have a little extra fun. For the lulz.”
The release also asks people to support both hackers themselves and Operation Jane, an initiative the collective recently launched in protest of Texas’ abortion ban. As part of the latter effort, over the weekend, Anonymous hacked and defaced the Texas Republican Party website.
Rob Monster, the CEO of Epik, downplayed the significance and authenticity of the alleged hack of his company. On Twitter, Monster referred to it as a “non-story” and “nothingburger.”
The news was first reported by journalist Steven Monacelli.
On Tuesday, Anonymous updated the press release to say they are working on providing the data in a more accessible format.
“Almost there, trust me I want to take a nap,” they wrote.
As of this writing, the release concludes with a jab at Monster and his company.
“We want the file list viewable at a glance, so Rob can sweat that much more. We just roll that way.”
“Now he knows this is real, and how fucked he is, and that, that’s beautiful.”
I’m sure the FBI will get. right on this ....</sarc>
Tired of losing yet?
Bkmrk
IMO, these hackers should be tracked down and publicly executed.
Small cage, 5 gallons of gasoline, and a match..... Some assembly required.
Same applies to antifa.
Anonymous is the CIA?
Far Right Wing? Total Crap.
The Idiot Leftist Hate crowd are always stirring in the crap.
The “FAR LEFT” feel like they are now in Control and their inner deep hate kicks in and they want to punish anyone who does not accept their twisted sick hollow view of the world.
The “Far Left” in the US are what they say they hate. They ARE “FASCISTS”!
The Original FASCISTS were the Nazi's, YES they were the German Nations Socialists Worker's Party. The NAZI’s were FASCISTS.
Totalitarianism in all forms is Evil!
Progressive #Progressive_Caucus
Socialist #Venezuela
Marxist #BLM
Fascist #Nazi's (Erdogan’s Turkey)
Communist #Antifa
Dictator #ComDem_Covid19_Dictators
Islamist #ISIS
Bureaucrap #the_Swamp
All Evil. All Fail.
Freedom Works.
It's TIME to DownSize DC!
Restore the Constitution!Size DC!
“Anonymous” is just individuals leaving click bait messages pretending to be part of a super ninja cool hacker group that are picked up by silly willy journalists as if it might be real.
I believe you are correct, but changing passwords and meta data is easy. Time to do it anyway.
I feel sure the hactivist collective Anonymous could be hunted down by opponents. It should happen. Publish the names and then let history take its course.
Be careful driving folks. That line that you think of as being in the center of the road is actually on the far-right.
Because it's news and I and other want to know what the radical left is up to. I for one like to know what my enemy is doing. Ignoring how your enemy attacks you won't make them stop.
Far Right Wing? Total Crap.
That's how they define anyone outside their insular bubble. They repeat it because that is the narrative they want the public to believe. Again, ignoring it won't make it stop.
The Idiot Leftist Hate crowd are always stirring in the crap.
Yes, which is the point of monitoring what they're doing. Ignoring it won't make it stop.
Per my tagline.
Not clear if this is real or not. Strangely, this all only blew up after some folks active in Antifa got doxxed, and seem to be in a bit of a panic.
Changing passwords is good, but this is in the “too be verified” category for now.
Email I received moments age:
“At Epik, we take security and the privacy of your information very seriously. Therefore as a precautionary measure, I am writing to inform you of an alleged security incident involving Epik.
Our internal team, working with external experts, have been working diligently to address the situation. We are taking proactive steps to resolve the issue. We will update you on our progress. In the meantime please let us know if you detect any unusual account activity. I am proud of our team’s efforts as we do our part to empower a thriving internet for the benefit of our customers around the world.
You are in our prayers today. We are grateful for your support and prayer. When situations arise where individuals might not have honorable intentions, I pray for them. I believe that what the enemy intends for evil, God invariably transforms into good.
Blessings to you all.
Regards,
Rob Monster
Founder and CEO
Epik Holdings Inc mt”
Interesting.
The alleged torrent is supposedly available now, but not going to download it on a real computer. Should have time in the next couple of days to spin up a virtual Linux machine and see if it’s what it is claimed to be.
“Anonymous is the CIA?”
Nah, they’re mostly Gen X to millennial parasites who’ve been fully indoctrinated by the system, and still live with their parents. Some are probably college professors, just like antifa.
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