Trend: Activist Hackers.

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.

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