The last few weeks have cemented a growing trend of activist hackers. Examples from the last year:
- The Sony Pictures hack: Everything we know so far;
- Anonymous hackers release emails ordering bear cubs be killed;
- Hackers threaten to release names from adultery website;
- How Latest Snowden Leak Is Headache for White House;
- How DID hackers steal celebrities’ private iCloud photos?
Expect to see more moves into the realm of politics, social issues, and corporate interests.
Tech Crunch: Hacking for a Cause: Today’s Growing Cyber Security Trend