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December 9, 2010

Pro-WikiLeaks Computer Hackers Launch Cyber-Attacks
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Wiki Leaks founder Julian Assange remains in a London prison following
his arrest on an international warrant from Sweden. Assange has not been
charged but is wanted for questioning on allegations of sexual crimes.
Computer hackers supportive of Wiki Leaks meanwhile have launched a
number of cyber-attacks on the websites of companies and others who have
acted against Wiki Leaks and Assange. Calling the cyber-attacks
"Operation Payback," the hackers disrupted the web operations of Master
Card after the credit card giant pulled the plug on its dealings with
Wiki Leaks. The so-called "hacktivists" also targeted the websites of
Visa, Swedish prosecutors and a Swiss bank that closed Assange’s
account. Wiki Leaks meanwhile is seeing a surge of online support, with
more than one million fans listed on its Facebook page.



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