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Former Sacramento Journalist Charged with Aiding 'Anonymous' Hackers

March 14, 2013, 2:50 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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There's an old rule in journalism about not becoming part of the story you're covering. Willingly or not, Matthew Keys, a former web producer for a Sacramento television station, crossed that line on Thursday when he was charged by the … Continue reading »

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Video: Anonymous vs. Black Bloc?

February 8, 2012, 2:53 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Here's a video, posted a couple of weeks ago under the banner of "Anonymous," which takes to task the notorious "Black Bloc" that has engaged in confrontational tactics with police and destroyed property during the Occupy Oakland protests. Anonymous, you … Continue reading »

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Linton Johnson Reassigned by BART; "You'll Have to Go to the Communications Department I Built"

November 14, 2011, 12:35 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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BART today announced a re-organization of its communications department that does not include longtime spokesperson Linton Johnson. When contacted by the San Francisco Examiner, Johnson said, "They’re telling me I no longer speak for the district. If you want answers, … Continue reading »

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Activist Says LGBT Protest Over Leaked Linton Johnson Photos Called Off

August 26, 2011, 3:55 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Update Monday 8:50 a.m. On KQED Radio's Forum at 9:30 a.m., a discussion on the dissemination of the Linton Johnson photos as they relate to the ethics of hacking. Listen live here. The show will be archived here later in … Continue reading »

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Protest or Prank? Hackers Post Racy Photos Allegedly of BART's Linton Johnson Online

August 24, 2011, 4:19 pm • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Well, somebody posted some racy photos they say are of BART spokesman Linton Johnson, currently the target of what at this point can fairly be called a vendetta by online protesters working under the loose rubric of the amorphous hacker … Continue reading »

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BART Shuts Down Stations After Second Anonymous Protest

August 22, 2011, 4:12 pm • Posted by Lisa Pickoff-White
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On Monday night Anonymous protesters were able to disrupt the evening commute again. By 6 p.m. police had closed Civic Center and Powell Stations due to "civil unrest." BART police and SFPD began the evening with swift arrests at Civic … Continue reading »

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Anonymous Targets BART, But What Exactly is "Anonymous" Anyway?

August 18, 2011, 10:48 am • Posted by Lisa Pickoff-White
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It's a nice, easy construct to conceive of things in groups. That goes for perceptions of people, too: he's a card-carrying Democrat, she's a Heather, they're geeks… So when some entity with even the hint of organization makes a mark … Continue reading »

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Hacker Publishes Personal Info of BART Police; BART Deputy Chief Says Police Officers Association Hacked

August 17, 2011, 11:18 am • Posted by Jon Brooks
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Update Thursday: From the Chronicle, regarding responsibility for yesterday's hack: Anonymous did not take responsibility for the hacking of the BART police union website. A resident of the Canadian province of Ontario, speaking on behalf of this week's BART protest … Continue reading »

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