14 DAY TRIAL // The Mexican faction of the international hacktivist group released a video in which they threaten a criminal organization with the publication of their identities if they won't release a member of the collective which was kidnapped by them.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Zetas group, one of the largest crime syndicates is Mexico, kidnapped an Anonymous member at a street protest.
“You made a huge mistake by taking one of us. Release him," says a Spanish speaking masked man in the video posted by the hackers.
"We cannot defend ourselves with a weapon … but we can do this with their cars, homes, bars, brothels and everything else in their possession. It won't be difficult; we all know who they are and where they are located."
It looks as on November 5 they might reveal the data belonging to Zetas associates which include police officers, taxi drivers and even journalists who are affiliated with the group, sustaining their actions by constantly defaming the military.
Even though it might seem a good thing to publish the identities of the bad guys, the Zetas are known to be violent and some voices believe that such a move could have a disastrous outcome as the cartel might go after bloggers and anyone else they suspect of having anything to do with the operation.
As it turns out, while some Anonymous hackers fight against bankers and financial systems, others have a much bigger battle on their hands. In places where people shot first and then ask questions, such threats could have serious consequences.
The hacktivist have been very busy lately all around the word. In Canada they threaten the Toronto Stock Exchange on November 7, while in the US, Fox News seems to be their next target.
November announces itself as being a busy month for hackers so stay tuned to see how the stories will unfold.