OK, my questions for you are below. Also, I will be in Dallas on Monday for another interview, so we could possibly meet in person, if that's more convenient for you.
Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge!
- Mollie
1. Your relationship with Anonymous has been described in many different ways -- advisor, spokesman, and even occasionally, propagandist and leader. How would you describe/define your role in the group?
2. You aren't a hacker exactly, so I am curious how you got involved with Anonymous. How did you initially encounter the group, and did you have an interest in hacktivism before making contact with them?
3. I suspect Anonymous would define themselves as a grey-hat organization, as in, a group whose actions may be technically illegal, but still ethical and in the interest of "the good." However, as they become more widely known, they are becoming increasingly controversial. Where do you think Anonymous falls on the white-hat/black-hat spectrum, and how would you address accusations that their actions remain illegal?
4. Anonymous' goals are getting broader, and I find it more difficult to picture their "vision statement," if you will. What are the main goals of the group right now, both concretely and abstractly? Who are they targeting, and what are the values they stand for?
5. How would you describe leadership within the group? How many members are there, and do they vote or reach consensus before going through with any hacking? I'm also curious if their statements are written collaboratively or by one person.
6. Although I haven't seen it in print, some of Anonymous' attacks sound like they were accomplished using botnets, and I've heard rumors that they have a version of Stuxnet in their possession. Can you address this rumor, and can you talk about where they stand on designing malware? Do they create it, use "found" malware, or a combination of both?