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Anonymous Hacks US Site to Avenge Aaron Swartz

Government's sentencing agency is the target

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2013 9:55 AM CST

(Newser) – The hackers of Anonymous have hit the website of the US Sentencing Commission in revenge for the prosecution of Aaron Swartz, reports CNN. The site ussc.gov remained down as of this morning. The hackers say they have stolen sensitive Justice Department files—naming them... Read full story »

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Anonymous Hacks US Site to Avenge Aaron Swartz

Government's sentencing agency is the target

hackers • Anonymous • US Sentencing Commission • US Justice Department • Aaron Swartz

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