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Anonymous is a decentralized virtual community.[1] They are commonly referred to as an internet-based collective of hacktivists whose goals, like its organization, are decentralized. Anonymous seeks mass awareness and revolution against what the organization perceives as corrupt entities, while attempting to maintain anonymity. Anonymous has had a hacktivist impact.[2] This is a timeline of activities reported to be carried out by the group.
- ^ Halupka. M., Star. C. (2011) The Utilisation of Direct Democracy and Meritocracy in the Decision Making Process of the Decentralisehid Virtual Community Anonymous. Presented at the Australian Political Studies Association conference.
- ^ Andy Greenberg (March 22, 2012). "Verizon Study Confirms 2011 Was The Year Of Anonymous, With 100 Million Users' Data Breached By Hacktivists". Forbes. Retrieved April 9, 2012.