Emerging in the early 2000s, Anonymous is a loose collective of individuals united by a common goal of activism through digital means.
Anonymous is not a centralized organization or a structured entity, but a loose collective of individuals united by similar ideals.
Anonymous campaigns often involved cyber-attacks, exposed sensitive data, and leaked documents to hold governments and corporations accountable.
Communication is often carried out through online forums and encrypted messaging services.
Anonymous' decentralized structure allows it to operate without a centralized chain of command.
Members adhere to a set of flexible principles, including freedom of information, anti-censorship, justice, and accountability.
Encryption, VPNs and pseudonyms are some of the methods used by Anonymous to maintain anonymity while carrying out operations.
Anonymous has launched campaigns such as Project Chanology, Operation Payback, Arab Spring, Operation Sony, and Operation Ice ISIS.
Anonymous has faced criticisms over accountability, legality of tactics, and ethical concerns.
Despite its controversial methods, Anonymous has brought attention to critical issues such as corporate corruption, government surveillance, and censorship.