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Hacker Caught
In January 2005, Jeremy Hammond and the hacker group collectively known as the "Internet Liberation Front" gained illegal access to the ProtestWarrior server. Thousands of customer credit card numbers were then stolen for the purpose of making millions of dollars in donations to various leftwing organizations. In early February, ProtestWarrior discovered the illegal breach and the identity of the criminals responsible.
Using the hacker recruiting ground www.hackthissite.org, Jeremy Hammond put together and led a team of politically motivated "hacktivists" to probe the ProtestWarrior server for months until an exploit was found. When an obscure vulnerability was discovered in the PW server's newsletter subscription code, they managed to upload malicious files that gave them the ability to execute commands on the server.
Upon discovering the hack, we immediately began collecting information on the breach and managed to penetrate Jeremy's inner circle. We then collected evidence that more than 5,000 credit card numbers had been stolen by Jeremy and the "Internet Liberation Front" and that they were planning on doing the following:
*charge hundreds of dollars per stolen credit card number as donations to various left-wing organizations by using an automated donation submission script
*send the entire ProtestWarrior HQ database (complete with usernames, passwords, and operation details) to left-wing groups hostile to ProtestWarrior (including the entire contents of our mail server)
*upload all credit card numbers and other sensitive customer information to hundreds of anarchist and left-wing sites (specifically Indymedia) as a downloadable zip file
*anonymously send press releases and material to thousands of media contacts to boast of the malicious hack and the millions of dollars defrauded, and to publish any and all sensitive information regarding the ProtestWarrior organization
*erase the entire PW server
*launch simultaneous attacks on other conservative sites
Upon discovering their plans, we contacted the FBI and the Secret Service, who immediately launched an investigation. We were able to provide them with a tremendous amount of evidence regarding the breach, the criminals responsible, and their plans to commit massive credit card fraud. We also reported the incident to all credit card companies involved to make sure that ProtestWarrior's customers were protected. With our help, the FBI was able to thwart Jeremy and his army of "hacktivists".
After contacting the FBI, we immediately hired a security consultant and removed all sensitive information from the server. We eventually moved the server to a new box, where we blocked off the system and data files from the web server and changed the online store software to a super-secure system that stores zero sensitive customer information. In addition, we hired an internet security firm to run a series of vigorous vulnerability tests on our server, which our server all passed.
The reason we haven't made this announcement earlier is that our customers were already protected and we didn't want to jeopardize the ongoing FBI investigation of Jeremy and his "hacktivist" army.
The reason we're posting this now is that Jeremy, in a desperate move, is publicly appealing to the internet community regarding his pending FBI investigation. Using his site www.freejeremy.com (freejeremy.com has since changed owners), he is trying to solicit donations for his defense fund and generate public sympathy while spreading libelous disinformation regarding ProtestWarrior and the events leading up to the FBI investigation.
We will soon be releasing much more information and details regarding the incident. Rest assured, justice will be served.
-Kfir and Alan
www.protestwarrior.com
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| 6/29/2007: New ProtestWarrior book released |
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| 2/19/2007: Lone ProtestWarrior Action |
Eric, a member of the San Diego PW Chapter, heads up a one-man mission, and brings along some unwelcomed props...
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| 12/16/2006: Hacker Sentenced |
In a victory for free speech and property rights, Jeremy Hammond was sentenced to two years in federal prison... read more...
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| 11/26/2006: PW server back online |
After a lengthy shutdown of the PW web server, we have finally finished our long-overdue software upgrade. Our forum is still down for now, but will be back soon, revamped.
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| 05/26/2006: Hacker Indicted |
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02/11/2006
Two Frenchmen crash protest |
With a freshly cut hand holding a pencil and "Support Denmark / Support Free Speech" on a sign, two very brave French citizens walked into a Muslim demonstration in Paris and confronted the Islamofascists who demand tolerance while embassies burn around the world.
See the video
If this becomes a trend, we'll have to retire one of our favorite t-shirts...
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12/25/2005
Happy Holidays -- Saddam PWNED |
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We can't think of a better place to plant a ProtestWarrior decal. |
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| 10/21/05: Anatomy of a photograph |
Zombietime.com catches the SF Chronicle red-handed. read more...
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| 08/14/05: Islam Ascendant |
We'd be remiss not to mark the dismantling of Gush Katif, a Jewish community in the Gaza Strip, set to begin this week. Another Islamic terror state, just what the world needs... Click here to see our video of this vibrant community before they're sacrificed for 'peace'. Read the August 14th newsletter and watch the video...
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PW Foothill High showed up on the street to initiate dialog with some protesters, and provoked the usual litany of angry cliches and torn signs. Video and Debriefing...
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The brave rebels of Netherlands-PW continue to prove that Holland isn't ready to become an Islamic vassal state without a fight, despite the suicidal tendencies of their brainwashed brethren. Video and Debriefing... |
| 04/28/05: The Anthology DVD is Here |
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| 02/07/2005 Hail to the Chief |
ProtestWarrior was at the Inauguration to pay our respects to the President, and of course run interference on some leftist gangs in the area. The entire mission file is now available:
Video, Debriefing, and Radio Interview
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| 11/13/2004: PW INTERNATIONALE |
We thought we would offer one-way tickets for libs to move to Europe. Then we decided not even Europe deserves such a fate. Yeah, we're gonna be greedy and fight for freedom everywhere. PW France and PW Holland are proving that liberty is a universal principle.
PW Holland
PW France
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| 11/09/2004: Miami - Featured Chapter |
Operation Military Shield
Some left-wing riffraff were harassing military recruitment offices in Southern Florida. PW Miami showed up to provide a little homeland defense, raining down mortars of truth that sent the leftists scurrying for cover.
Full Debriefing...
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| 10/19/2004: Liberty Rising |
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| 08/06/2004: Dallas - Featured Chapter |
Operation Halliburton Defense Force
The Dallas chapter of ProtestWarrior decided to teach the local islamo-fascist sympathizers a lesson on free speech, sending them into a panic.
Full Debriefing...
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| 06/29/2004: NYC - Featured Chapter |
Operation Bias Check
ProtestWarrior crashes the June 29th "Today Show"
Video and Debriefing...
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| 05/29/2004: Princeton Senior High School - Featured Chapter |
Operation Tiger Claw
Rebelling against their school's sinister thought police,
courageously battling their teachers and the administration, fielding angry
demands from fellow students -- all in a day's work for Bryan Henderson and
the Princeton Senior High School chapter of ProtestWarrior.
Read Bryan's Debriefing...
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05/07/2004: Operation Wolverines Movie
On March 20, PW launched multiple counter-strikes against International A.N.S.W.E.R.'s Hate Across America. Watch the new movie chronicling our operation and see for yourself what happens when you take the principles of the Left all the way.
Watch the movie...
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| 03/24/2004: ProtestWarrior on MTV |
The MTV News crew came down to Austin a few weeks ago to include PW in a 'Choose or Lose' segment.
Watch the segment...
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03/04/2004: ProtestWarrior HQ
HQ is a new and upgraded version of our Command and Control center to facilitate the formation of PW chapters and counter-protests in cities around the world. This component of our website will allow you to form or join PW chapters and launch and engage in missions for freedom.
Enlist in HQ...
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| 10/07/2003: Storming the Ivory Towers |
To kick off the shooting of Storming the Ivory Towers, our upcoming feature-length documentary chronicling the monolithic control of universities by the Left, we wanted to introduce ourselves in typical PW fashion. We are running our sign White Racists for the Left in college newspapers.
The original ad...
Alan's analysis of the ad...
Who ran it and who rejected it...
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