Topic: Stratfor

The hosts examine the hacking of the Austin-based intelligence firm Stratfor, noting that elements of the group Anonymous disavowed the attack. They suggest the hack may have been a false flag operation designed to justify stricter cybercrime legislation, such as an "Internet Patriot Act." The discussion also touches on WikiLeaks and the potential for intelligence agencies to infiltrate hacktivist movements to steer public opinion on foreign conflicts like the Syrian war.