In message to the Irish government, posted on the ‘Anonymous Ireland expect us’ Facebook page, says it will take down the encrypted IT systems next month. Anonymous Ireland has also claimed that it has capacity to steal highly sensitive information, which it says will be publicised online. Anonymous Ireland said that its primary target is “Dail Eireann”, while warning that “All Dail’s information will be free to you.” Dail Eireann is the lower house, and principal chamber, of the Oireachtas (Irish legislature) and Ireland’s highest law making body. Anonymous have given the Irish government time till 2nd May, 2015 to revoke the new water charges bill. The message posted on Facebook is given below : Another message posted yesterday is also given below : The group has also released video detailing their grouse. The video can be seen here. We are anonymous We are legion We do not forgive We do not forget Expect us
Irish government spokesperson has said that they have taken neccessary steps to mitigate any such attacks. “The Oireachtas Service is aware of a publicised threat to its ICT network,” said Verona Ni Bhroin, Houses of the Oireachtas PRO. It uses “several security systems and features to protect its ICT systems,” she told the Irish Independent. Posted by Anonymous Ireland expect us Official on Friday, March 27, 2015
