Whoa! Anonymous-Affiliated Hackers Have Declared War on the Islamic State ISIS

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While it's known the Iranian Quds Force is aiding the Iraqi army and American armed drones currently patrol the skies above Baghdad, the list entities fighting the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) in Iraq just got a virtual addition. In a YouTube video message, an Anonymous splinter group called The Anonymous Message sets out the reasoning behind "Operation NO2ISIS," a hacking campaign targeting the cyber infrastructure of states sponsoring IS militants.

Though regional actors like the Iranians and Saudis see themselves as engaging in a crucial proxy war defending their geopolitical sphere of influence, Anonymous says it’s acting on behalf of defenseless Iraqi citizens.
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“To the state of Qatar, Turkey, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; you will not escape our wrath. Evidence shows your continued support and supply to ISIS. If this does not promptly stop, we will be forced to unleash our entire legion against your pathetic excuse of a cyber-security,” said the message.

Courtesy of an unnamed source, Forbes is reporting that Anonymous is targeting IS sponsors because the group and its infrastructure has a limited virtual footprint vulnerable to their attacks. “We are unable to target ISIS because they predominately fight on the ground. But we can go after the people or states who fund them,” the source told Forbes contributor Jasper Hamill.
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http://motherboard.vice.com/read/anonymous-declared-war-on-the-islamic-state

Jeebus! What a hot mess.
Supporters of ISIS are mocking them. They best be careful.

[CJCRANE]

1. So, Not-Anonymous targets Not-Al Qaeda...

I'm not surprised.

[Nuclear Unicorn]

2. I hope they can stay anonymous. ISIS is a scary bunch.