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Wikileaks DDoS Attacker Arrested, Equipment Seized

Posted by samzenpus on from the I-feel-safer-already dept.

kaptink writes "The self proclaimed hacker that waged a DDoS attack on Wikileaks has been arrested and has had all his equipment seized. What is interesting is that local police conducted the raid and not a federal authority such as the FBI. The Jester (th3j35t3r) who has a reputation for attacking websites he disagrees with is said to be trying to raise $10,000 in expected lawyers fees. If anyone is going to be alight in the whole Wikileaks debacle, its going to be the lawyers. Personally I think anyone who spells their nick with numbers in an effort to look 'leet' deserves to have their computer confiscated."

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  1. Summary Fail by intellitech · · Score: 5, Informative

    Try as I might, I see ZERO MENTION of the jester being arrested in the linked article. Here's the real article, pulled from the original submission:

    http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/12/1/wikileaks-hacker-raided-cops/

    Interestingly enough, thinq.co.uk seems to be one of only a few, if more than one, reporting on the subject. A few quick google searches turned up nothing regarding his arrest..

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    1. Re:Summary Fail by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

      Not only that, but other sites reporting on the subject are already retracting:

      UPDATES: Reports of the raid and confiscation of equipment are most likely a hoax or an elaborate social engineering scheme to capitalize on current news events.

      Details are still few, and sympathizers should exercise caution before donating funds allegedly for "attorney fees". The original text requesting donations, as quoted below, and the corresponding link have been deleted from the "new" site.

      https://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/9916-Hacker-The-Jester-Reports-Raid-By-Law-Enforcement.html

    2. Re:Summary Fail by Celestialwolf · · Score: 4, Informative

      Try as I might, I see ZERO MENTION of the jester being arrested in the linked article. Here's the real article, pulled from the original submission:

      http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/12/1/wikileaks-hacker-raided-cops/

      Interestingly enough, thinq.co.uk seems to be one of only a few, if more than one, reporting on the subject. A few quick google searches turned up nothing regarding his arrest..

      Reply posted on the link you provided above: "UPDATES: Reports of the raid and confiscation of equipment are most likely a hoax or an elaborate social engineering scheme to capitalize on current news events: https://www.infosecisland.com/blogview/9916-Hacker-The-Jester-Reports-Raid-By-Law-Enforcement.html "

    3. Re:Summary Fail by Dayofswords · · Score: 5, Informative

      further update from his twitter:
      ( http://twitter.com/th3j35t3r )

      # the real Jester thanks all with common sense and the ability to research, while at the same time never begging for money. (EVER). OUT. about 3 hours ago via web

      # The raid story = fabricated by the imposter (@th3j3st3r - www.th3j35t3r.net) to facilitate him capitalizing on the name, or to draw me out. about 3 hours ago via web

      # really wanted to TANGO DOWN - www.th3j35t3r.net IMPOSTER - today but I appear to have bigger stuff to deal with. Shit happens. about 3 hours ago via web

      # requires no cash. I will not have blood of a money-grabbin opportunist (@th3j35tsr) on my hands. Consider urself dusted. (thankyou). about 3 hours ago via web

      # PS FOR the record I have not been lifted, and do not require any finances or donations - dont be sucked in by @th3j3st3r imposter.OUT about 4 hours ago via web

      # th3j35t3r For sake IMPOSTER (@th3j3st3r (www.th3j35t3r.net)) I plead you to STFU and vanish.'He knows not what he does.' Heed me now. about 4 hours ago via web

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  2. On a related note by Amorymeltzer · · Score: 5, Informative

    The Wikileaks twitter account is reporting/complaining that Amazon booted them from using their servers. Others are saying it was due to pressure from the US.

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  3. Re:really?? by betterunixthanunix · · Score: 3, Informative

    He did run DDOS attacks on websites that were sympathetic to terrorists. Basically, this guy is a hard-line far-right hacktivist, and I cannot say that I am surprised that he was behind the wikileaks attack.

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  4. Re:Sh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    SLASHDOT shame on you... in your rush to try to "scoop" everyone else you posted what is more than likely a hoax storey.

    Be careful everyone before you help to "donate" $10,000 to his attorney fees. This is more than likely a scam. There is no confirmation from ANY reputable site, news or otherwise, that police actually kicked his door in today and confiscated anything.

    Of course Slashdot won't post this comment because ...

    1) It's a little critical of them and...

    2) It's from "anonymouse"

  5. Re:th3j35t3r - Lame. by melikamp · · Score: 4, Informative

    "7h3j3573r" is still super-lame compared to "73|-|_|3$73®"

  6. Re:Numbers in your handle? by kaptink · · Score: 3, Informative

    Its not a substitute. But then you dont know where my nick is from so I wont call you a twat. Just off-topic :)

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