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[-] ArgentRaven@lemmy.world 213 points 1 month ago

A lot of the actual, serious ones that knew what they were doing got caught. Some went to lulsec to be jerks with no agenda and were caught by the Feds. All that was left were script kiddies that downloaded the Low Orbit Ion Cannon and used scripts they find online. Then they left or were overtaken by alt right idiots.

The original Anonymous are in their 30s and 40s by now. Everyone ages out.

[-] elude@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago

Where did they get the name LOIC from in the first place?

The only place I am aware of, that uses this name, was the Unreal Tournament 2004.

[-] InputZero@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 month ago

I think you've found your answer.

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