Anonymous (the online activist collective)

Anonymous is a decentralized online activist collective known for its use of hacking, online protests, and other digital tactics to promote social and political causes. Emerging in the mid-2000s, it operates without a formal structure or leadership, making it difficult to define as a single entity. Members often wear Guy Fawkes masks to symbolize anonymity and collective identity. Anonymous has been involved in various campaigns, targeting issues like government censorship, corporate corruption, and human rights, using platforms like social media to spread awareness and mobilize support for their causes.