Hackweiser
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| Hackweiser | |
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 Hackweiser's Famous ./hack Logo |
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| Origin | North America |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 1999–2003 |
| Founder(s) | p4ntera |
HackWeiser is an underground hacking group and Hacking magazine since 1999. Former leaders being p4ntera then Hackah Jak (aka Jak-Away.)
The group has appeared in the news due to having defaced well known websites, including websites owned by Microsoft, Sony, Walmart, Girlscouts of America, Jenny Craig, DARE, Nellis Air Force Base aka Area 51, CyberNanny.[1] and countless others. They have been noted by the US Attorney's Bulletin in reference to "Responsible hackers".[2] They have won multiple categories in the "State of the Hack Awards"[3]
The group eventually fell apart and disban after the arrest of Hackah Jak in mid 2003.
[edit] References
- ^ Jennifer DiSabatino. "CyberNanny Web site hacked with vulgar language", ComputerWorld, 2001-04-20. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
- ^ Daniel A. Morris. Tracking a Computer Hacker. US Attorney's Office. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
- ^ The State of The Hack Awards #1. Retrieved on 2006-07-09.
