Syria-based publication Kybernetiq claims Anonymous hackers don’t scare them

HOLY war supporters laugh off “wannabe hackers” Anonymous’ claims they will bring war to ISIS, unveiling a simple strategy.

Supplied Anonymous hackers call for recruits

IN the wake of the Brussels bombings that rocked Europe, online hacking group Anonymous once again declared war on the cyber security of Islamic State and its supporters.

The attacks at Brussels airport and nearby Metro station, which injured some 300 people and killed 31, sparked the Anonymous movement #OpBrussels, with the online group calling for the people of Europe to assist them in its quest to eliminate the terror group’s presence on social media and the wider net.

And while Anonymous has played a significant role in preventing attacks by passing information to higher security services, as well as reporting an extensive number of social media accounts linked with terror organisations, supporters of those responsible for such accounts claim they do not fear the work of the hacktivist group.

Syria-based publication Kybernetiq heavily supports holy war and advises aspiring jihadist readers of ways in which they can use the internet without being detected by authorities or hacktivist groups.

The magazine, launched in December last year, also teaches readers how to further cover their tracks by use of encryption and self-destructing messages. Representatives of the magazine claim it is written in German due to its widespread viewership across Europe.

The three men suspected of taking part in the attacks at Belgium's Zaventem Airport.

A spokesperson for the publication, known as Brandstifter, spoke with Express.co.uk, mocking the work of Anonymous.

“The truth is that the majority of hacktivist in the ranks of the Anonymous movement can’t hack or programme,” he told Express.co.uk.

“They even have a differences of opinion in the case of #opisis and #ghostsec.

“They are the really just ‘wannabe hackers’. The major part of (their) ops have nothing to do with hacking.

“Do you really think finding someone’s IP or annoying the twitter support team with reports is Hacking?”

Despite Anonymous’ extensive work in having a large number of ISIS-linked social media accounts removed, supporters of Islamic State claim it takes just half an hour for them to get back online once an account is deleted. One online user claimed he would just “relax and reload” when he is able to get back online, according to Express.co.uk.

Kybernetiq does not directly identify with Islamic State, however they do refuse to rule out any links to terror groups.

31 people lost their lives in the attacks, while 300 were injured.

Brandstifter said the main aim of the publication was to make Muslims more aware of the dangers of online activity and strengthen their communication forums.

“Privacy is very important in Islam. To respect another Muslims privacy is also very important.

“We must teach Muslims how to protect themselves,” he said.

“When a democratic society fights for their privacy it is a form of dignity, but if an Islamic society tries something similar it is suspicious.

“What we do in order to help the people is only hated by their enemies.”

The magazine told supporters not to use messenger apps such as WhatsApp as they provide an easy opportunity for authorities to monitor their movements. Kybernetiq maintains, however, that this advice is out of intelligence and sense, rather than fear.

“Not afraid but why make it easy? Does anyone like knowing that someone other than God is watching your every word and saving data about you somewhere in cyberspace?

“Difference is that God can forgive you of your faults, but old saved data can be used against you.”