Anonymous (the hacker group)

Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist group known for its online protests and cyber attacks. Emerging in the mid-2000s, members often wear masks and use the Guy Fawkes symbol to protect their identities. They engage in various causes, advocating for freedom of information, privacy rights, and social justice, often targeting organizations or governments they perceive as corrupt or unjust. Their actions range from website defacements to denial-of-service attacks, making headlines for their high-profile campaigns. While some view them as digital vigilantes, others criticize their methods as anarchic or illegal.