Sabu (hacktivist)
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Sabu is an alleged leader of the hacking group LulzSec
. He features prominently in the group's published IRC chats, and is a supporter of the "Free Topiary
" campaign.
The Economist refers to Sabu as one of LulzSec's six core members and their "most expert" hacker
. He has knowledge of the Python
programming language.
The Jester, who has a self-avowed goal of revealing the real world identities of LulzSec, claimed in 2011 that Sabu is Hugo Carvalho, an IT consultant from Portugal. The Jester then claimed that Sabu is Xavier Kaotico, another IT consultant, who may or may not be located in New York City.
Sabu has not been explicitly linked to the group Anonymous
. The extent of crossover between the members of such hacktivist groups, however, is uncertain.
LulzSec
Lulz Security, commonly abbreviated as LulzSec, is a computer hacker group that claims responsibility for several high profile attacks, including the compromise of user accounts from Sony Pictures in 2011. The group also claimed responsibility for taking the CIA website offline...
. He features prominently in the group's published IRC chats, and is a supporter of the "Free Topiary
Topiary (hacktivist)
Topiary is a hacktivist and self-described "Supporter of Anonymous Operations, WikiLeaks, and maintaining freedom on the Internet". He is heavily involved with the Internet group Anonymous, which have publicly claimed various online attacks, including hacking HBGary, Westboro Baptist Church, and...
" campaign.
The Economist refers to Sabu as one of LulzSec's six core members and their "most expert" hacker
Hacker (computer security)
In computer security and everyday language, a hacker is someone who breaks into computers and computer networks. Hackers may be motivated by a multitude of reasons, including profit, protest, or because of the challenge...
. He has knowledge of the Python
Python (programming language)
Python is a general-purpose, high-level programming language whose design philosophy emphasizes code readability. Python claims to "[combine] remarkable power with very clear syntax", and its standard library is large and comprehensive...
programming language.
The Jester, who has a self-avowed goal of revealing the real world identities of LulzSec, claimed in 2011 that Sabu is Hugo Carvalho, an IT consultant from Portugal. The Jester then claimed that Sabu is Xavier Kaotico, another IT consultant, who may or may not be located in New York City.
Sabu has not been explicitly linked to the group Anonymous
Anonymous (group)
Anonymous is an international hacking group, spread through the Internet, initiating active civil disobedience, while attempting to maintain anonymity. Originating in 2003 on the imageboard 4chan, the term refers to the concept of many online community users simultaneously existing as an anarchic,...
. The extent of crossover between the members of such hacktivist groups, however, is uncertain.