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Iceland Kills Whales, So Anonymous Hackers Shut Down Its Government’s Websites
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Iceland Kills Whales, So Anonymous Hackers Shut Down Its Government’s Websites

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Anonymous, a loosely associated network of anonymous hackers and hacktivists that recently made the news for attack ISIS’ social media accounts, has entered the animal rights arena in a big way – by attacking Icelandic government websites in response to the country’s illegal whaling practices.

The hackers targeted the websites of every Icelandic ministry except the ministry of welfare, shutting their websites down for 13 hours between November 27th and 28th. Though the International Whaling Commission has established a commercial whaling moratorium, and Iceland is a member of this commission, Icelandic companies continue to engage in commercial whaling. The hacktivists’ video name the endangered fin whale and the Icelandic company Hvalur as two of the main actors in this situation.

More info: Youtube (h/t: thedodo)

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caribstu avatar
StuartSampson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right. The only government to imprison the bankers, refuse to bail out the banks and tell Brussels where to stick it's Euros.... And THAT'S the government they choose to shut down? Meanwhile in other countries around the world animals are routinely killed by the millions, their governments poison the drinking water, spray the skies, plant GMO and lie to their citizens. Iceland is the only government in the world that comes close to being a democracy and they choose to attack it. Twats. Fackin idiots.

hefan53 avatar
HeidiFancher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Anonymous for your anti-whaling campaign. Though true, there are many other Global issues involving these grotesque killings of animals. However, who are we to judge where Anonymous should prioritize their attacks? Are you (Stuart Sampson) doing anything about it? Of course not! Name calling doesn't make YOU a hero! Just appreciate what they are doing as a first step to stop these animal killers!

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Алексей Деркач
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Вообще очень важно уметь защищать свою страницу, ведь у всех есть свои личные секреты и какие то дела, которые человек не хочет афишировать кому либо конкретному или вообще общественности. А соц. сеть позволяет выборочную доступность информации, потому и так удобны пользователям. Мне после того случая очень помогла статья про взломы страниц ВК https://vk-fans.ru/vk-hacking , где очень доступным языком написано какие реально методы предлагает ВК для защиты моих данных и теперь я точно уверен в их сохранности

paulmegan avatar
Paul Megan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always read good reviews about a hacker before assigning a job to them, God so kind i found pavelnovakbreach@gmail.com he was able to solve my 2years problem in no time, he is very good i must say, call or text him through his cell line; (+15133998183 ) if he does not respond send an email to his address above.

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LIA TORRE GARCIA
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One they i touch a whale it was so cool i dont want them to kill them

liatorregarcia avatar
LIA TORRE GARCIA
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And i know that is bad but they have to eat somthing because is so cold it is on the north sooooooooooo cold.they have to eat protein but i

krigslason avatar
KáriGíslason
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am from iceland and a do not support whale hunting i am against it and can't do anything about it why do you say iceland as if we are all jumping in the next whale hunting ship with our harpoons ther is one company here that is controlled by one man and people that have no jobs because lack of jobs in iceland work for that one man to survive get paid even if they don't support this and you attack and imprint a label on the whole country as whale hunters when many other countries is having the same problem bring down the man behind this operation not the government that already cant stand on its own legs

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JoAnneKlein
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hooray and Kudos! I would love it if they did this to every nation who participates in these wildlife massacres: in the ocean and on the land.... GO GET 'EM ANONYMOUS!

lomosnapshop avatar
lesleylu avatar
lesleylu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like dogs myself, but would you treat a country differently if they ate cows or pigs? Unless you are vegetarian or something, you don't have really have a lot to say. Dogs are no different to chickens, cows or pigs. (sorry if that was all over the place, i just wanted to get this out there)

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JudyDowney
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep up the great work. Killing whales for whatever reason is cruel and senseless.

d_good3 avatar
David
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Befor acusing one of the most clean contry on this planet like Iceland is for killing few whales then consider this. and stopp buying from thes 10 contrys wich is doing most harm too all species and to this planet. Do your attaks ther first and dont buy ther produkts! 10 worst contrys are http://www.care2.com/greenliving/top-10-countries-ruining-the-planet.htmlefor

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LaurenJones
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved Anonymous anyway but now I've gone to the fact I wanna join you guys. XD THANKYOU for this

amynoulas avatar
PastelUnicorn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes!!! Awesome, let's all spread the message. Share the video around!

ssbadong avatar
Cats4Life
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly think that people should NOT hunt whales.No matter how useful they are, they are sweet gentle creatures that have feelings too.

rjazz909 avatar
RJazz909
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow....good stuff. Oh btw did anyone else think Anonymous's voice would sound like the puppet from Saw? You know the one that said: "Would you like to play a game"? Anyways when I heard Anonymous's voice for the first time...I nearly loled. But anyways....good stuff....save the whales!!! Oh and uh.......the bears to...I love bears lol.

allansmith avatar
AllanSmith
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do this to St. Vincent. They killed a humpback and its calf this year as well as a whole pod of killer whales.

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PeterSmith
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well get on and have a go at the whale killing Japanese. .dont just pick on easy targets. J*p season just starting.. they plan to kill 30 000 minki whales .this season

fergusbarnett1 avatar
FergusBarnett
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's worse - whale-killing nations or entrusting and empowering a shadowy unelected organisation to unilaterally decide our moral sensitivities and act on them in whatever way they see fit? It's a dangerous and slippery slope if you think these guys are the answer...

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PeytonMcIntosh
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to be part of anonymous but I don't know how to find connections and I'm also bad with computers D;

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JennyJozwiak
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anonoymous please STOP the Japanese from killing 300 more whales which they just announced they will do!! PLEASE SAVE THE WHALES!!

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Kirschzwiebel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice thing. Please do the same with every country that captures and kills any kind of passible being.

icannotmercy avatar
AdrianBarrios
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are things that I do not agree with them but this is one of the good reasons why give a little support

michealspecht avatar
MichealSpecht
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever need spywork done on anyone, clear criminal records, hack into any account including banks or simply have a bone to pick with someone greyhatcreator001@gmail.com is the guy you need

michealspecht avatar
MichealSpecht
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever need spywork done on anyone, clear criminal records, hack into any account including banks or simply have a bone to pick with someone greyhatcreator@gmail.com is the guy you need

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MrsSharonPaterson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's brilliant what anonymous are doing I've been an animal activist for around 30 years and it's getting worse it's greed

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davidskreiner
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately it's hard to tell what is really Anon and what isn't. (As an example of isn't: There's a far-right-wing account called "Anonymous Kollektiv" which spreads neo-nazi and pro-Russian propaganda, claiming to be Anonmyous. Anonymous has stated that this guy was able to social-engineer the account away from them (he was admitted into the team of page admins then blocked out all the other admins). If you see someone in your Foolbook who like this damn page, tell them what they're really listening to.

11435 avatar
Maddi
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaling has to stop Try sending video to 5 friends and tell them to send it 5 different friends. Let's see how fast it will travel

siggret avatar
SigurðurGrétarsson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to Iceland and just relax and met us over dinner. With great whale meat. Which enables you talk to us about the massacre of our cod, mackerel and capelin, and also the massacre of Americans in turkeys on thanksgiving. Or any other massacres on animals we eat.

alexgreen avatar
AlexGreen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The species of wildlife you named are currently not at a high risk of going extinct. Whales have been around for almost 50 million years. It is not humans' place to remove these animals from the face of the planet. Of course killing other species of animals is still killing, however, turkey are raised and bred for food. Aside from the actual killing, this does not effect the natural ecosystems like whaling does.

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chrishill avatar
ChrisHill
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mmmmmmmmmmm....tasty whales....mmmmmmmmmmm Keep supporting Anonymous people. When they target something you like and/or agree with........oh well!

caribstu avatar
StuartSampson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right. The only government to imprison the bankers, refuse to bail out the banks and tell Brussels where to stick it's Euros.... And THAT'S the government they choose to shut down? Meanwhile in other countries around the world animals are routinely killed by the millions, their governments poison the drinking water, spray the skies, plant GMO and lie to their citizens. Iceland is the only government in the world that comes close to being a democracy and they choose to attack it. Twats. Fackin idiots.

hefan53 avatar
HeidiFancher
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Anonymous for your anti-whaling campaign. Though true, there are many other Global issues involving these grotesque killings of animals. However, who are we to judge where Anonymous should prioritize their attacks? Are you (Stuart Sampson) doing anything about it? Of course not! Name calling doesn't make YOU a hero! Just appreciate what they are doing as a first step to stop these animal killers!

Load More Replies...
alexejderkach36prpc avatar
Алексей Деркач
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Вообще очень важно уметь защищать свою страницу, ведь у всех есть свои личные секреты и какие то дела, которые человек не хочет афишировать кому либо конкретному или вообще общественности. А соц. сеть позволяет выборочную доступность информации, потому и так удобны пользователям. Мне после того случая очень помогла статья про взломы страниц ВК https://vk-fans.ru/vk-hacking , где очень доступным языком написано какие реально методы предлагает ВК для защиты моих данных и теперь я точно уверен в их сохранности

paulmegan avatar
Paul Megan
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Always read good reviews about a hacker before assigning a job to them, God so kind i found pavelnovakbreach@gmail.com he was able to solve my 2years problem in no time, he is very good i must say, call or text him through his cell line; (+15133998183 ) if he does not respond send an email to his address above.

liatorregarcia avatar
LIA TORRE GARCIA
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One they i touch a whale it was so cool i dont want them to kill them

liatorregarcia avatar
LIA TORRE GARCIA
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And i know that is bad but they have to eat somthing because is so cold it is on the north sooooooooooo cold.they have to eat protein but i

krigslason avatar
KáriGíslason
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i am from iceland and a do not support whale hunting i am against it and can't do anything about it why do you say iceland as if we are all jumping in the next whale hunting ship with our harpoons ther is one company here that is controlled by one man and people that have no jobs because lack of jobs in iceland work for that one man to survive get paid even if they don't support this and you attack and imprint a label on the whole country as whale hunters when many other countries is having the same problem bring down the man behind this operation not the government that already cant stand on its own legs

joanne_klein_520 avatar
JoAnneKlein
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hooray and Kudos! I would love it if they did this to every nation who participates in these wildlife massacres: in the ocean and on the land.... GO GET 'EM ANONYMOUS!

lomosnapshop avatar
lesleylu avatar
lesleylu
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like dogs myself, but would you treat a country differently if they ate cows or pigs? Unless you are vegetarian or something, you don't have really have a lot to say. Dogs are no different to chickens, cows or pigs. (sorry if that was all over the place, i just wanted to get this out there)

Load More Replies...
iggy1995 avatar
JudyDowney
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Keep up the great work. Killing whales for whatever reason is cruel and senseless.

d_good3 avatar
David
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Befor acusing one of the most clean contry on this planet like Iceland is for killing few whales then consider this. and stopp buying from thes 10 contrys wich is doing most harm too all species and to this planet. Do your attaks ther first and dont buy ther produkts! 10 worst contrys are http://www.care2.com/greenliving/top-10-countries-ruining-the-planet.htmlefor

laurenaimeejones123 avatar
LaurenJones
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved Anonymous anyway but now I've gone to the fact I wanna join you guys. XD THANKYOU for this

amynoulas avatar
PastelUnicorn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes!!! Awesome, let's all spread the message. Share the video around!

ssbadong avatar
Cats4Life
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I honestly think that people should NOT hunt whales.No matter how useful they are, they are sweet gentle creatures that have feelings too.

rjazz909 avatar
RJazz909
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow....good stuff. Oh btw did anyone else think Anonymous's voice would sound like the puppet from Saw? You know the one that said: "Would you like to play a game"? Anyways when I heard Anonymous's voice for the first time...I nearly loled. But anyways....good stuff....save the whales!!! Oh and uh.......the bears to...I love bears lol.

allansmith avatar
AllanSmith
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do this to St. Vincent. They killed a humpback and its calf this year as well as a whole pod of killer whales.

piratepetehs avatar
PeterSmith
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well get on and have a go at the whale killing Japanese. .dont just pick on easy targets. J*p season just starting.. they plan to kill 30 000 minki whales .this season

fergusbarnett1 avatar
FergusBarnett
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's worse - whale-killing nations or entrusting and empowering a shadowy unelected organisation to unilaterally decide our moral sensitivities and act on them in whatever way they see fit? It's a dangerous and slippery slope if you think these guys are the answer...

invaderpey avatar
PeytonMcIntosh
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to be part of anonymous but I don't know how to find connections and I'm also bad with computers D;

jennyjoz avatar
JennyJozwiak
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anonoymous please STOP the Japanese from killing 300 more whales which they just announced they will do!! PLEASE SAVE THE WHALES!!

zwiebelkirsch avatar
Kirschzwiebel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice thing. Please do the same with every country that captures and kills any kind of passible being.

icannotmercy avatar
AdrianBarrios
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are things that I do not agree with them but this is one of the good reasons why give a little support

michealspecht avatar
MichealSpecht
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever need spywork done on anyone, clear criminal records, hack into any account including banks or simply have a bone to pick with someone greyhatcreator001@gmail.com is the guy you need

michealspecht avatar
MichealSpecht
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you ever need spywork done on anyone, clear criminal records, hack into any account including banks or simply have a bone to pick with someone greyhatcreator@gmail.com is the guy you need

sharona-paterson avatar
MrsSharonPaterson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's brilliant what anonymous are doing I've been an animal activist for around 30 years and it's getting worse it's greed

davidskreiner avatar
davidskreiner
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately it's hard to tell what is really Anon and what isn't. (As an example of isn't: There's a far-right-wing account called "Anonymous Kollektiv" which spreads neo-nazi and pro-Russian propaganda, claiming to be Anonmyous. Anonymous has stated that this guy was able to social-engineer the account away from them (he was admitted into the team of page admins then blocked out all the other admins). If you see someone in your Foolbook who like this damn page, tell them what they're really listening to.

11435 avatar
Maddi
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaling has to stop Try sending video to 5 friends and tell them to send it 5 different friends. Let's see how fast it will travel

siggret avatar
SigurðurGrétarsson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come to Iceland and just relax and met us over dinner. With great whale meat. Which enables you talk to us about the massacre of our cod, mackerel and capelin, and also the massacre of Americans in turkeys on thanksgiving. Or any other massacres on animals we eat.

alexgreen avatar
AlexGreen
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The species of wildlife you named are currently not at a high risk of going extinct. Whales have been around for almost 50 million years. It is not humans' place to remove these animals from the face of the planet. Of course killing other species of animals is still killing, however, turkey are raised and bred for food. Aside from the actual killing, this does not effect the natural ecosystems like whaling does.

Load More Replies...
chrishill avatar
ChrisHill
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

mmmmmmmmmmm....tasty whales....mmmmmmmmmmm Keep supporting Anonymous people. When they target something you like and/or agree with........oh well!

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