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Hackers Threaten Mexico Drug Cartels

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After "Anonymous" member is kidnapped.

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The hacking group Anonymous may soon take on a group few people have dared to cross: the Mexican drug cartels. Anonymous claims that Los Zetas, one of the most violent cartels, kidnapped one of its hackers at a street protest. The group has demanded the hacker’s release, or else it says it will publish the identities and addresses of cartel associates, including corrupt police officers. Anonymous has asked for the hacker’s release by Nov. 5.

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