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'0xOmar' demands Israeli apology
Saar Haas
Published: 16.01.12, 18:37
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1. About time. An elite unit would be good.
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.16.12)
They should work with patriotic hackers though so they can get more done without having to use government assets. Don't share any real secrets with them of course, but use the civilian hackers as a sort of militia. Give them the names of these anti-Israel hackers and whatever other info they have and then let them destroy those peoples' lives. There's probably a few other things they can do.
2. They'll eventually catch up with this guy...
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (01.16.12)
but I doubt they would kill him. They'd probably just kidnap him and keep him in a small isolated cell without a trial for a number of years, and later on he'd be part of a prisoner exchange.
3. #2 - "Life ruination" would be better.
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.16.12)
They get to live their lives at home, but their lives are destroyed. Pornographic pictures can be emailed from their accounts to family and friends and they can be accused of all manner of things. Maybe even their bank accounts could be broken into as well as those of family members. They would need to explain to their loved ones why "they" sent these photos, where their money went, why their parents' bosses heard various things about their parents (it ain't a tort there I'll bet!). It's much worse than any jail time. You shame the person completely in front of everyone they know.
4. hi Omar
chakuchaku   (01.16.12)
I know you're reading this since you're clearly starved for attention. Have you ever considered the fact your own country oppresses more people than the combined population of Israel, Gaza and the West Bank? Your priorities seem a bit off.
5. On one hand this is actually positive
Naor ,   USA   (01.16.12)
Cyber attacks like these will hopefully wake up the Israeli government and get them to enact laws strengthening Israel's currently sub par cyber security. A nation which brought about the first commercial firewall and in expert in digital technologies should have the most iron-clad cyber defenses in the world.
6. The sooner Israel reveals to the world that "Palestine"..
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (01.16.12)
..."Palestinians" are the biggest hoax and lie perpetrated in human history and the sooner Israel drives out all Arabs from Israel, Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and Gaza and the sooner Israel annexes Judea, Samaria and Gaza and the sooner Israel will deprive the Arab world, Iran and Turkey of ALL their military capabilities and resources the better for Israel and the rest of the world. All these cyber wars will be meaningless if the Arab/Iranian/Turkish side is utterly defeated, humiliated and destroyed - destroyed to the extent that these nations will not even exist in the future. Sure, individual hackers will continue their perverted, evil, malign, meaningless and senseless cyber war against Israel, but in a future scenario which I have described would ensure Israel's victory once and for all.
7. Use the new cyber commando group.
Beary White ,   Norway   (01.16.12)
It is time for IDF to use its air-hawk commandos who can deliver a steep dive into the cybers nest, and bring back this hacker and punish him in the real world.
8. #4 - I can assure you that he does not care.
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.16.12)
9. Omar Habib is not Saudi
observer ,   Egypt   (01.16.12)
He is Emirati citizen from the United Arab Emirates.
10. 0X Omar ....
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (01.16.12)
..... is going to get gored. Right alongside "Nightmare." If it's a nightmare they want, Israel will be more than happy to accommodate them. No apologies forthcoming -- sorry.
11. Stop using Windows use Unix!
Yossef   (01.16.12)
12. Immunization by the weakened strain of the disease...
Alex ,   Ramat Gan, Israel   (01.16.12)
These rookie hackers have caused a lot of disruption, but actual damage is so far rather limited. They are mostly demonstrating the degree of havoc that a half-brained teenager can wreak upon modern economy using off-the-shelf, pirated or free software. The real attacks, by professionals seeking to cause real economic and military damage, are yet to come. Once Israel fortifies its cyber defenses in response to OxOmar, "Nightmare" and other pranksters, we will be prepared for the REAL cyber war of the future.
13. #3 Henry, you get my nod for head of Mossad
Noodles ,   Coney Island   (01.16.12)
I'm just a "babe in the woods" when it comes to these heavy-handed methods.
14. #9, Think you are wrong
Linichka ,   Gdynia, Poland   (01.16.12)
With that laughable demand for an apology, this OxOmar must be Turkish!
15. #13 - I spent too much of my freshman year reading
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.16.12)
Encyclopedia Dramatica (not much to do in DC when you don't drink, smoke or do any drugs and all your friends are in NYC) . I have a researcher's knowledge of the ways of such people, but not as much firsthand knowledge as I only once ever ran afoul of a chan (real Anon). These "Nightmare" guys say they have one.
16. HA ! Take a number and stand in line.
denis the menace   (01.16.12)
Danny has many to apologize to. You'll be called when your number comes up.
17. @ 10
Oxy doxy   (01.16.12)
more fun yet to come
18. to HENRY FROM NEWYORK
UNCLE JOE ,   USA   (01.16.12)
GENIUS.send tons of serious pornography to their web sites, along with JEWISH and ZIONIST sites homosexual sites ,and plenty of cartoons depicting ''the prophet'' IN FUNNY SITUATIONS , and try to make those sites STICK. by the way brother HENRY CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GIANTS VICTORY OVER GREEN BAY YESTERDAY .
19. Tracing OxOmar
Ameridane ,   Aarhus, Denmark   (01.16.12)
We just saw a program on TV where a Danish IT traces a band of criminals from Europe,USA and finally Nigeria. Maybe you should hire the company as you don't seem to be able to catch OxOmar- thee company is called SCIS.
20. Oxi, you're doing Israel a favor
Cynthia ,   USA   (01.16.12)
Pointing out flaws they can readily fix and expanding the labor market for Israeli cyber experts.
21. Pure propaganda
Dovid   (01.17.12)
This sounds like a false flag to me. probably americans.
22. This is great for Israel
Serge ,   Montreal, Canada   (01.17.12)
It is nice that friends of Israel like Omar are helping the country strengthen its online security capabilities, and ensure that it continues to improve its cybersecurity expertise. I guess that, now, when banks in other countries want to know more about electronically securing their facilities, Israeli banks are the best people to consult!
23. Israel should start being ofensive rather than defensive.
Keren ,   IL-BR   (01.17.12)
Israel must give the cards and let them play the cards Israel is given them until they are defeated. Don't let these useless give the cards. This people must be destroyed by the same (potencialized) means that they are trying to use against Israel. Israel must use the same and plus means-preventively and destructively.Beforehand!
24. you should like the way he fights
Ivan ,   Haifa   (01.17.12)
Instead killing people, he hacks systems, how can call you terrorist?, he should be an example of a non bloody war.
25. #18 - It's standard procedure really. Again, it's from that
Henry from New York ,   USA   (01.17.12)
site. You can find such images of the Prophet on the article there about him (provided that no one has wrecked it). Sadly ED is long past her prime, but it is still good for collecting info and left-behind tips from the masters of old (so called oldf*g /b/-tards of 4chan). The article on Palestinians is pretty funny, and the article on Jews is okay, but could be funnier.
26. We will play a new game...........
0x omar ,   gaza   (01.17.12)
Strikes coming most beautiful .... And weep on Gaza>>>>A continuous series
27. #3 - I like your style, Henry
William ,   Israel   (01.17.12)
I just wrote a similar post over on Jpost. Great minds think alike, apparently.
28. #24 - read the definition of "terrorist"
William ,   Israel   (01.17.12)
One who targets civilians to push a political agenda. While this punk may not use violence per se, he did try to destroy (or so he says) financial institutions to hurt many, many people. He also called for attacks on infrastructure that would destroy Israel. Now, what would you say when Israel takes it up a notch and hits back with the same non-violent tactics as this kid? My guess is you would cry and bitch that Israel is a terrorist State.
29. #26 - yep, lots of weeping in Gaza
William ,   Israel   (01.17.12)
While you kids attacks commercial websites and easy targets, Israel will just target your infrastructure and watch you squirm when the electricity to power your computer and water pumps...is turned off.
30. Your Days are Numbered
Witness   (01.17.12)
Even if you use a cyber cafe, one of your purported 'enemies' will find you. Just remember how we tracked down the Nazis who had many more resources than you do. As to what will happen? If you're lucky, you will have a quick death. But I think your luck is about to run out. And sometimes life is much worse than death.... (Or then, we could just start killing any Arabs we may find, which would do the world a favor by ridding it of an entire group of parasites and thieves.)
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