Anonymous' November 22 ISIS Attack Warnings: How Did the Americans Respond?

In the aftermath of the Paris attacks that left no less than 100 people dead, hacktivist group Anonymous has declared war against ISIS. And, in the first week after it marked the jihadist group as its enemy, it has reportedly shared information that the ISIS is planning attacks against Paris and the rest of the world Sunday, November 22.

"Included among the possible targets is a big pro wrestling event in Atlanta, Ga., although WWE and the venue issued a joint statement on Saturday that said authorities cannot substantiate the threat," Biz Pac Review relayed.

However, Anonymous later said in a Twitter account that it did not "spread any rumors about possible future ISIS attacks, and frankly, we do not know where the rumors come from."

While some may be cheering the group's intention to take on the militants, a number of others are wary about its aims.

"There are real questions about whether they're helping the broader fight against ISIS or simply muddying the waters," The Verge pointed out. "Intelligence agencies and journalists often track the group's online footprint, looking for insights into the group's larger movements, but Anonymous' stated goal is to drive the group out of online spaces entirely."

"Reconciling those two goals now seems harder than ever," it added.

Also, Network World's Fredric Paul expressed doubts over whether Anonymous can truly affect ISIS' operations, as the jihadists' operations in Syria appear to be unhampered by the dismantling of about 149 ISIS-linked sites or the flagging of more than 100,000 Twitter accounts. Cybersecurity expert Ben Fitzgerald had reportedly commented that the hacktivists' efforts may be more of a nuisance than a real threat.

"Even if Anonymous's hackers do have a significant impact against ISIS, it's not entirely clear how much that helps governmental efforts," Paul went on. "Last year... some tech companies said U.S. intelligence officials asked them not to remove ISIS accounts so that they could be more easily monitored. And law enforcement has often targeted Anonymous itself."

However, some pundits believe entities like Anonymous can "be more effective than traditional intelligence agencies" and that such people should even be remunerated for their efforts.

Indeed, Anonymous wading into the ISIS issue appears to veer into murky territory.

It can be noted that ISIS has since changed its tack where social media engagement is concerned, as it has sent instructions to fighters and supporters on how to avoid being hacked.

Whether Anonymous can truly help curb ISIS efforts remains to be seen. Let us know what you think by sounding off in the comments below.

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