Anonymous continues to hack it despite FBI probe

April 24, 2012 - 02:45 PM
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A computer hacker turned FBI informant will probably win a get-out-of-jail-free card despite accusations that he impersonated a federal agent. Federal prosecutors revealed that Hector Monsegur helped them build a case against the worldwide hacking group "Anonymous." A Manhattan judge agreed to dismiss the impersonation charge if Monsegur stays out of trouble for six months. Meanwhile, the group that he helped disrupt is still up to their old tricks. This month, a pair of tech companies -- U.S. Telecom and Tech America -- said Anonymous crashed their websites. Both companies support new, controversial cybersecurity legislation. Lt. Col. Cedric Leighton (USAF Ret.) discussed that and other issues on Capital Insider.

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