Scientology Vs. Anonymous - an Internet War
An Unbiased Look at What the Heck is Going On
They cite in their press release Scientology's now famous tactics of threatening litigation against critics, ex-Scientologists, and anyone that is labeled as a "suppressive person", or enemy of Scientology. They began their attack against the church through DDoS attacks, or distributed denial of service attacks, where the attackers computers sends small packets, or bits of information, to the target in massive amounts. This process clogs up the server's tubes and eventually leads the website to become inoperably slow, eventually shutting it down. Though initially effective, many websites that were affected by the attack are now operational, if a bit sluggish. They also claim to have stolen "secret documents", and have released them on many filesharing networks.
In addition to cyber 'hacktivism', the group has begun organizing "real-life" masked protests scheduled for February 10th in front of many of the centers, including the Austin, Los Angeles, Manhattan, and London facilities.
According to FOXNews.com, a Scientology spokesman has not been immediately available for comment. However, many members of Anonymous who have contacted me on the matter have stressed that this is only the beginning, and parroted many of the lines from their video.
The Anonymous video, released over YouTube, has now drawn over 600,000 page views, and is spreading in popularity thanks to websites like Digg.com. The e-bandits used Digg.com to spread their anti-Scientology message to offices and computers at an astounding rate, simply by 'digging' their web pages in order for them to be featured on the website. Though security experts state that the attackers are the work of amateurs, the recent amount of media attention shows that this 'hacktivism', if morally reprehensible, is extremely effective.
Though they have officially called off all further attacks on Scientology's websites, they continue to release videos urging the viewers into action for their cause, many implementing references from the hit movie Fight Club.
You can find out more about Scientology from their website, www.scientology.org. You can also read up on arguments from its critics at www.xenu.net. This is a very controversial conflict and I urge you, the reader, to make up your own mind by investigating both sides of the issue.
I'd also like to point out that I, as a writer, have made no attack against the Church of Scientology and its practices, and none of my information should be misconstrued as libel or defamation as it has been gathered from several sources that I have mentioned. So don't sue me.
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50 Comments
Post a CommentHello anonymous. Please stop cyber attacking me please, I am begging you.
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Jamie you'll come to my door with a .45? Good luck! IM BEHIND 7 PROXIES!
If their Religion is truly just then why do Scientologists feel the need to be breathing down peoples necks 24/7, telling them to join their Church of Scientology? Why cant they let people make up their own minds free from their intimidation. Why do they constantly demand vast sums of money from their followers? And finally why do they use violence against those who do not agree with them? Answer: Greed, Greed and more Greed.
No one should try to own a religion or control it by force. Scientology fanatics are not following their own scripture of a world of peace and good morals when they are stealing peoples money claiming they are "donations" to the Church and murdering breakaways who threaten to reveal the truth about the cults underhand dealings. For the real truth watch the un-funny truth about Scientology on you tube.
Hello anonymous. Yes it's the same person who has been leaving messages on your little Join anonymous website. I have the suspision that I have your people trying to hack my email and other things. Are you having much luck? No.. I bet your not. Good Luck though. If you do manage to get past it I applaud you and will be banging on whosever door with a .45 simiautomatic. I seriously hope you have protection. Each and everyone of you. I'm not against you, but I'm not against Scientology either. I have no proof that they are in the wrong. You guys however, are getting on my bad side and trust me, it's not a good side to be on. You guys need to either grow up and get a life or learn to do this operation right.
hahahaha Wow... You stupid anonymous people just don't give up do ya? Well, just wait until we make our move on you! Then you will see what real hacking is! None of your hacking that little kids can do.... We do real hacking! Expect Us.
Anonymous just launched its second worldwide protest against Scientology. I attended the Sacramento protest and I would put the total number of demonstrators at about 80.
I would like to inform you that anonymous has all but ceased all of its "hacktivism"
now our worldwide protests have won support by a great number of news resources. Our mission is simple, not to cause disruption or chaos, but to spread truth and knowledge.
the world may seem to think that scientology is either some kooky group or a fringe religion, but it is neither, they subject their lower members to harsh conditions, prevent them from leaving by force, monitor their activities to ensure they don't do anything that may hurt them and even pay minimum wage to their staff
www.youfoundthecard.com
www.whyaretheydead.net
www.exscientologykids.com
www.enturbulation.org
these sites should help portray the whole story
I would like to inform you that anonymous has all but ceased all of its "hacktivism"
now our worldwide protests have won support by a great number of news resources. Our mission is simple, not to cause disruption or chaos, but to spread truth and knowledge.
the world may seem to think that scientology is either some kooky group or a fringe religion, but it is neither, they subject their lower members to harsh conditions, prevent them from leaving by force, monitor their activities to ensure they don't do anything that may hurt them and even pay minimum wage to their staff
www.youfoundthecard.com
www.scientologykids.org