The hacker group Anonymous announced March 31 as the date of the attack, along with the method they intend to use. The group is focused on what its members believe is a continuing threat by Congress to censor the Internet. Security experts say the announcement is a classic Anonymous tactic. But one expert says the group could do some damage if enough people are involved, but not catastrophic damage. The attack may depend in part on how unified Anonymous is about the attack — there are some indications of divisions within the group.”]
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