Anonymous targets Apple, releases data

Charles Starrett
By Charles Starrett - Senior Editor

The hacking collective Anonymous claims to have broken into an Apple server and has published a small number of usernames and passwords online.

Reuters reports that the group said via Twitter that “Apple could be [a] target, too,” but reassured users by saying “we are busy elsewhere.” Included in the message was a link to 27 usernames and passwords supposedly taken from the abs.apple.com website, which is used for online surveys.

It is unclear whether the group has planned any attacks on more significant Apple services, such as iTunes or MobileMe.

Charles Starrett
By Charles Starrett Senior Editor
Charles Starrett was a senior editor at iLounge. He's been covering the iPod, iPhone, and iPad since their inception. He has written numerous articles and reviews, and his work has been featured in multiple publications.