Several North Carolina government websites have been taken out and shut down in protest of the states Anti-LGBTI legislation known as HB 2.
Computer-hacking activist collective known as Anonymous have claimed responsibility for the shutdowns, tweeting:
Fuck you North Carolina main govt website https://t.co/FCWiXrOTVo #TangoDown
For making strong anti-gay laws! pic.twitter.com/b5tve8z9vb
— #OpLGBT (@OperationLGBT) May 14, 2016 #OpGayRights
North Carolina governor website https://t.co/qXpRWHIj60 #TangoDown
Gays are people too!! pic.twitter.com/vhQisuEFJO
— #OpLGBT (@OperationLGBT) May 14, 2016 #OpGayRights
North Carolina govt under attack! https://t.co/crbqfc91oR https://t.co/6EjDTCP2mf #TangoDownpic.twitter.com/lV8F6gMPat
— #OpLGBT (@OperationLGBT) May 14, 2016 #Anonymous #OpLGBT
Now all of #NorthCarolina government is #TangoDown
Change the bathroom law NOW! pic.twitter.com/ByTp65EXYL
— #OpLGBT (@OperationLGBT) May 16, 2016
Despite many domains still being inaccessible at the present time, major state government sites have since been confirmed to be up and running again according to a North Carolina state government spokesperson.
With no sign of the infamous HB 2 legislation which inhibits all LGBTI-inclusive and anti-discrimination laws, being overturned Anonymous and other “hacktivists” have indicated that they intend to pursue further tactics ignore the pressure on the state over HB 2.
“We ask you to reverse the bathroom law or expect more.”
It is reported that the United States Secret Service and FBI are investigating the hackings.
Last Updated on May 19, 2016
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