Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy

Anthropologist Gabriella Coleman provides an authoritative, insider account of Anonymous, the global collective of hackers, pranksters, and activists. Through years of direct engagement, Coleman chronicles Anonymous's evolution from internet subculture to a formidable force in political protests, including actions related to WikiLeaks, the Arab Spring, and Occupy Wall Street. Navigating her unique role as confidante and interpreter, Coleman unveils the complex individuals within this mysterious group, such as Topiary and Sabu, and delves into pivotal events involving figures like Jeremy Hammond and double agent Hector Monsegur. This insightful book explores the ethics and metaphysics of hacking, the history of "trolling," and the origins of "the lulz," offering a comprehensive understanding of digital activism and internet culture. Wired calls it "a work of anthropology that sometimes echoes a John le Carré novel."

Archival Categorization Notes

This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Technology. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Cybersecurity, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.