Anonymous takes on Israeli websites, wipes Jerusalem bank - Polidicks

[QUOTE] Anonymous has launched a hacking campaign against a number of Israeli sites in protest of attacks taking place on Gaza. The hacking spree, dubbed [URL="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OpIsrael&src=hash"]OpIsrael[/URL], has resulted in so many Israeli websites being defaced or shut down through methods including denial of service (DoS) attacks, that it's hard to keep count. However, some enterprising hacktivists have begun [URL="http://pastebin.com/Ms4nJSZx"]compiling lists[/URL] of affected websites. Targets have included governmental, retail, and businesses -- some belonging to the automotive and fashion industries. The bank of Jerusalem has received particular attention from the hacktivists, as the cyberattackers crowed over their achievement in deleting the [URL="http://bankjerusalem.co.il/"]organisation's online database[/URL] through social network [URL="https://twitter.com/AnonymousPress"]Twitter[/URL]. Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs [URL="http://mashav.mfa.gov.il/mfm/web/main/missionhome.asp?MissionID=16210&"]website[/URL] also appears to have been attacked and its database either deleted or tampered with. According to the latest list, 663 sites have been affected. In an earlier blog post, the collective claimed that 127 Israeli sites were defaced in one of the first waves -- and the number keeps rising. Some of the [URL="http://www.anonpaste.me/anonpaste2/index.php?6a51ed282cb3f846#VgBBdzIHLY1JWUZClr93F1AZc5wQEvePMw5R3640MrM="]file dumps[/URL] contain the full names, email addresses and passwords (123456 a frequent occupier of that row, [URL="http://www.zdnet.com/top-25-common-attackable-passwords-stop-using-ninja-and-jesus-7000006373/"]no surprise there[/URL]) of website users, stolen from breached databases. A [URL="http://anonrelations.net/opisrael-95/"]press release[/URL] from Anonymous says that when the government of Israel publicly threatened to sever all Internet and other telecommunications into and out of Gaza, "they crossed a line in the sand." The statement continues: [I]"As the former dictator of Egypt Mubarack learned the hard way -- we are ANONYMOUS and NO ONE shuts down the Internet on our watch."[/I] Anonymous finished with a stark warning to government if it persists in trying to cut telecom and web links. In addition, the collective said that unless attacks cease, the Israeli government "will know the full and unbridled wrath of Anonymous. And like all the other evil governments that have faced our rage, you will NOT survive it unscathed." In a move that separates OpIsrael from many other campaigns, the hacktivists have put together a downloadable "care package" for residents of Gaza in the scenario that the Israeli government's promises come true and Internet connections are severed. It contains useful information on evading IDF surveillance as well as basic first aid data. In addition, Anonymous wants to make clear that it is not a "terrorist organisation", by stating that the hacker's mission is to "protect the rights of Palestinian people who are threatened with silence. [...] We know what happens to victims of oppression when the lights go dark." As the [URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20356757"][I]BBC[/I] notes[/URL], while Anonymous enjoys its hacking spree, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has begun a campaign of its own -- a game called IDF Ranks which rewards frequent visitors and to its blog and content sharers with different badges and virtual military ranks. The [URL="http://www.idfblog.com/idf-ranks-game/"]website[/URL] says this is to fight "misinformation" concerning the IDF and Israel. On Wednesday, the website began a live link documenting the attacks on Gaza. [/QUOTE] Source: [URL]http://www.zdnet.com/anonymous-takes-on-israeli-websites-wipes-jerusalem-bank-7000007537/[/URL]

Anonymous, or at least those who put this under the name of Anonymous, really shouldn't involve themselves in conflicts between two countries. It's asking for trouble considering Anon is a worldwide thing and there's probably a few Israeli anons.

[QUOTE=Anthracite;38480435]Anonymous, or at least those who put this kind under the name of Anonymous, really shouldn't involve themselves in conflicts between two countries. It's asking for trouble considering Anon is a worldwide thing and there's probably a few Israeli anons.[/QUOTE] Anyone is Anon. I could be Anon at this very moment and even I wouldn't know it.

Too many news articles reference Anonymous as if it is always the same people and they are a sort of organization of the worlds best hackers.

[QUOTE=imptastick;38480473]Too many news articles reference Anonymous as if it is always the same people and they are a sort of organization of the worlds best hackers.[/QUOTE] If only they knew the truth. Anonymous: world's best pizza orderers.

[QUOTE=imptastick;38480473]Too many news articles reference Anonymous as if it is always the same people and they are a sort of organization of the worlds best hackers.[/QUOTE] But its cooler that way

hahaha, this is the only time I am supporting their LEEJUN ideas. Still, wheres the goatse?

[quote]Targets have included governmental, [B]retail, and businesses -- some belonging to the automotive and fashion industries.[/B] [/quote] "Free Palestine by destroying Israel's fashion industry LOL!" - Anon guy who thinks DDOSing does shit to help the Palestinians.

A Hamas rep commented "uh thanks I guess"

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38480692]"Free Palestine by destroying Israel's fashion industry LOL!" - Anon guy who thinks DDOSing does shit to help the Palestinians.[/QUOTE] People in power often don't listen to activism or protests. However, if you actually hamper the amount of money the elite are receiving, you have their full attention.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481036]People in power often don't listen to activism or protests. However, if you actually hamper the amount of money the elite are receiving, you have their full attention.[/QUOTE] Maybe. But Anon isn't doing shit and just looking like idiots like usual.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481098]Maybe. But Anon isn't doing shit and just looking like idiots like usual.[/QUOTE] Maybe out of any greater context. "Hacktivism" by itself is not necessarily going to achieve much. However, in the context of a greater campaign of civil unrest it is an excellent addition. You don't just flood the streets, you stop production lines, you blackout websites, and you block tanks and APCs from moving. In conjunction, all of these things can put a tremendous amount of pressure on those in charge.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481182]Maybe out of any greater context. "Hacktivism" by itself is not necessarily going to achieve much. However, in the context of a greater campaign of civil unrest it is an excellent addition. You don't just flood the streets, you stop production lines, you blackout websites, and you block tanks and APCs from moving. In conjunction, all of these things can put a tremendous amount of pressure on those in charge.[/QUOTE] Except the only thing Anon doing is shutting down Fashion websites? I understand what you are saying but right now Anon was acting like children.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481217]Except the only thing Anon doing is shutting down Fashion websites? I understand what you are saying but right now Anon was acting like children.[/QUOTE] No, they aren't "just shutting down fashion websites." They are shutting down a ton of websites from different sectors of the Israeli Economy, fashion included. "Targets have included governmental, retail, and businesses -- some belonging to the automotive and fashion industries. " There is a greater context to their attacks. They aren't just targeting one sector(nor should they). They are causing small disturbances in the economy which can effectively put pressure on the Israeli Government with the addition of physical protest.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481267]No, they aren't "just shutting down fashion websites." They are shutting down a ton of websites from different sectors of the Israeli Economy, fashion included. "Targets have included governmental, retail, and businesses -- some belonging to the automotive and fashion industries. " There is a greater context to their attacks. They aren't just targeting one sector(nor should they). They are causing small disturbances in the economy which can effectively put pressure on the Israeli Government with the addition of physical protest.[/QUOTE] You act as if shutting down a few websites is affecting the Israeli economy... Where the fuck is the physical protest going to come from? Most Israeli's support the current action against Gaza. Why are you trying to say that Anonymous is actually doing something that is affecting the Government when it isn't and it never has.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481303]You act as if shutting down a few websites is affecting the Israeli economy...[/QUOTE] It harms the marketing of companies and also harms their ability to sell products. That seems like it would have some sort of effect on the economy.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481327]It harms the marketing of companies and also harms their ability to sell products. That seems like it would have some sort of effect on the economy.[/QUOTE] Who goes onto a companies website to buy stuff most of the time? Even if people do, if the website is down nothing is going to happen, they'll get it from somewhere else or go to a shop or just wait. Just because they can't buy a new shirt doesn't mean that the Israeli economy is collapsing and Israel now has to accept a 2 state solution.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481355]Who goes onto a companies website to buy stuff most of the time? Even if people do, if the website is down nothing is going to happen, they'll get it from somewhere else or go to a shop or just wait. Just because they can't buy a new shirt doesn't mean that the Israeli economy is collapsing and Israel now has to accept a 2 state solution.[/QUOTE] Those things slow down the economy. I think you are underestimating the power of economic pressure. People don't like their profits being chewed into by a bunch of activists, they actually tend to get pretty pissed about it.

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481413]Those things slow down the economy. I think you are underestimating the power of economic pressure. People don't like their profits being chewed into by a bunch of activists, they actually tend to get pretty pissed about it.[/QUOTE] Hahahah I think you are overestimating the power of a few DDOS's by some neckbeards on their computers.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481429]Hahahah I think you are overestimating the power of a few DDOS's by some neckbeards on their computers.[/QUOTE] I think you are underestimating the power of civil unrest.

[QUOTE=Thom12255;38481429]Hahahah I think you are overestimating the power of a few DDOS's by some neckbeards on their computers.[/QUOTE] The "hacking" by itself isn't going to bring down the government on it's own, it's going to [I][B]contribute[/B][/I] to that

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38481464]I think you are underestimating the power of civil unrest.[/QUOTE] You are seriously over-estimating the reliance on e-Commerce. You think someone being not able to purchase a new dress for the next 24 hours will cause civil unrest? Not in then slightest. What they're doing is a waste of time and effort. [editline]17th November 2012[/editline] And to slow down the economy, by what, a few ten thousand at most? That might affect a country of a few thousand but not a few million.

[QUOTE=Nikota;38480446]Anyone is Anon. I could be Anon at this very moment and even I wouldn't know it.[/QUOTE] It could be me, it could be you, it could even b- [img]http://tf2wiki.net/w/images/thumb/e/e3/SpyHeadAsplode.gif/300px-SpyHeadAsplode.gif[/img]

[QUOTE=DogGunn;38483003]You are seriously over-estimating the reliance on e-Commerce. You think someone being not able to purchase a new dress for the next 24 hours will cause civil unrest? Not in then slightest. What they're doing is a waste of time and effort. [editline]17th November 2012[/editline] And to slow down the economy, by what, a few ten thousand at most? That might affect a country of a few thousand but not a few million.[/QUOTE] Yea, and the million man march was also a bunch of individuals who had little to no impact on their own. Great job missing the point completely dude. [editline]17th November 2012[/editline] I've already said that this shit is important in the context of other civil unrest and you guys seem to be plugging your ears and saying "these guys have no effect on their own" No shit they have no effect on their own. They are doing what they know how to do, which is the most you can expect from any individual or even loosely knit organization.

Shut down one of Israel's biggest banks? Yes, I'm sure the 1.5 million Arabs, most of Palestinian ethnicity, living in Israel really deserve their money to be messed with. Anonymous don't think of the wider picture. Not everything you do will have just Israel as a target.

[QUOTE=agentalexandre;38483156]Shut down one of Israel's biggest banks? Yes, I'm sure the 1.5 million Arabs, most of Palestinian ethnicity, living in Israel really deserve their money to be messed with. Anonymous don't think of the wider picture. Not everything you do will have just Israel as a target.[/QUOTE] That's completely irrelevant. Oh, the Hutus are killing the Tutsis? Well, I don't want to accidentally harm anyone's property, so I won't provide any help. [editline]17th November 2012[/editline] And how many of those Palestinians are actually using that bank?

[QUOTE=agentalexandre;38483156]Shut down one of Israel's biggest banks? Yes, I'm sure the 1.5 million Arabs, most of Palestinian ethnicity, living in Israel really deserve their money to be messed with. Anonymous don't think of the wider picture. Not everything you do will have just Israel as a target.[/QUOTE] Yea, protest actions often have impacts on innocent people. People striking can make it very inconvenient. A group marching through the street impedes traffic. The point is to create inconveniences, it puts pressure on the ruling class to change their current course of action.

Yeah fuck up innocent people's bank accounts woo yeah super l33t c00l winners!

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38483336]Yea, protest actions often have impacts on innocent people. People striking can make it very inconvenient. A group marching through the street impedes traffic. The point is to create inconveniences, it puts pressure on the ruling class to change their current course of action.[/QUOTE] A big problem with this is that Israel was created for people to escape from persecution in the West, and the West trying to fuck their shit up is not necessarily going to lead them to think "oh well, I better shape up then!"

[QUOTE=yawmwen;38483336]Yea, protest actions often have impacts on innocent people. People striking can make it very inconvenient. A group marching through the street impedes traffic. The point is to create inconveniences, it puts pressure on the ruling class to change their current course of action.[/QUOTE] There's quite an obvious difference between making someone late for work, and forcing someone to lose their savings. Especially considering that these attacks could easily have been left only on the government sites.