LulzSec
LulzSec, short for Lulz Security, was a loosely organized international hacking collective that operated primarily in 2011. Emerging from the broader Anonymous movement, it consisted of several members using online handles who coordinated a short but highly publicized campaign. The group stated its goal was to expose security weaknesses for entertainment and “lulz,” rather than for financial gain.
Over roughly 50 days in 2011, LulzSec claimed responsibility for a series of intrusions targeting entertainment,
Arrests and aftermath: In 2011 authorities arrested several members in the United States and United Kingdom.
Legacy: LulzSec highlighted security vulnerabilities in widely used platforms and intensified discussions about cybercrime, hacktivism, and