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List of hacker groups

List of hacker groups is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of hacker groups rather than just read about it. In short: This is a partial list of notable hacker groups, in alphabetical order: A-G Anonymous, originating in 2003, Anonymous was created as a group for people who fought for the right to privacy. Anonymous Sudan, founded in 2023, a hacktivist group that claims to act against anti-Muslim activities, but allegedly is Russian backed and neither linked to Sudan nor Anonymous.

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Reference excerpt

This is a partial list of notable hacker groups, in alphabetical order:

A-G Anonymous, originating in 2003, Anonymous was created as a group for people who fought for the right to privacy. Anonymous Sudan, founded in 2023, a hacktivist group that claims to act against anti-Muslim activities, but allegedly is Russian backed and neither linked to Sudan nor Anonymous. Bangladesh Black Hat Hackers, founded in 2012. Chaos Computer Club (CCC), founded in 1981, it is Europe's largest association of hackers with 7,700 registered members. Conti, one of the most prolific ransomware groups of 2021, according to the FBI. Cozy Bear, a Russian hacker group believed to be associated with one or more intelligence agencies of Russia. Crime Boys, a Brazilian hacker group that performed website defacements in Governmental websites in protest against Fernando Henrique Cardoso government. Croatian Revolution Hackers, a now-defunct group of Croatian hackers credited with one of the largest attacks to have occurred in the Balkans. Cult of the Dead Cow, also known as cDc or cDc Communications, is a computer hacker and DIY media organization founded in 1984 in Lubbock, Texas. Cyber Partisans, a Belarusian hacktivist group that emerged in 2020, that performed attacks on the Belarusian government and governmental agencies. Cyber Jihad Movement, an Islamist cyberterrorist hacker organisation allegiant to Al-Qaeda. DarkSeoul, a cyber attack group believed to be North Korean-backed, known for destroying data and disrupting networks in South Korea from 2011-2013, targeting banks, media outlets, and government agencies using malware and wiper attacks to cause damage. DarkSide, a cybercriminal hacking group, believed to be based in Eastern Europe, that targets victims using ransomware and extortion. DCLeaks, claims to be a group of "American hacktivists (though indicted individuals were found to be in Russia) who respect and appreciate freedom of speech, human rights and government of the people." Decocidio is an anonymous, autonomous collective of hacktivists who are part of Earth First!, a radical environmental protest organization, and adheres to Climate Justice Action. Derp, a hacker group that attacked several game sites in late 2013. Digital DawgPound (DDP) The DDP was founded and named by StankDawg. Equation Group, suspected to be the offensive operations wing of the U.S. National Security Agency. Fancy Bear, a Russian cyberespionage group. Genocide2600, a group that gained notoriety for combating child pornography. Disbanded in 2009. Ghost Squad Hackers, or by the abbreviation "GSH" is a politically motivated hacking team established in 2015. Ghostwriter, believed to be based in Belarus and affiliated with the Armed Forces of Belarus. Global kOS was a grey hat (leaning black hat) computer hacker group active from 1996 through 2000. globalHell was a group of hackers, composed of about 60 individuals. The group disbanded in 1999 when 12 members were prosecuted for computer intrusion and 30 for lesser offenses. Goatse Security (GoatSec) is a loose-knit, nine-person grey hat hacker group that specializes in uncovering security flaws.

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Example 1 — a first encounter with List of hacker groups

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what List of hacker groups claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about List of hacker groups ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of List of hacker groups

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In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses List of hacker groups in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: List of hacker groups is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Hacker groups, Internet-related lists, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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Frequently asked questions

What is List of hacker groups in simple terms?

This is a partial list of notable hacker groups, in alphabetical order: A-G Anonymous, originating in 2003, Anonymous was created as a group for people who fought for the right to privacy. Anonymous Sudan, founded in 2023, a hacktivist group that claims to act against anti-Muslim activities, but al…

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