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Hacker group may target military sites for treatment of WikiLeaks suspect

U.S. law enforcement authorities are currently investigating plans by the \"Anonymous\" international hacking group to attack Quantico\'s networks.

Federal News Network Staff

March 9, 2011 2:48 pm

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Could the Quantico Marine Corps Base face cyber retribution for its treatment of WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning?

U.S. law enforcement authorities are currently investigating plans by the “Anonymous” international hacking group to attack Quantico’s networks.

Military.com reports the group has been discussing a possible attack on public file-sharing sites.

Recent reports have alleged that Manning has been held in solitary confinement for long stretches of time and forced to sleep naked.

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