Hector Xavier Monsegur, or Sabu, is already known as an FBI informant. But a new report from the New York Times shows that he has orchestrated and directed US government attacks against government websites in Iran, Pakistan, and Syria.
According to recent statements made in court “under the table,” Monsegur has also organized cyberattacks against the Polish embassy, Britain, and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, after his arrest and during his cooperation with the FBI.
Monsegur became known for his role in the Anonymous hack of the intelligence firm Stratfor. Activist Jeremy Hammond was sentenced to ten years in prison for the same case. Needless to say, Jeremy Hammond's conviction was largely based on Monsegur's testimony. However, new documents suggest that Stratfor was not the only target, and that Monsegur may have recruited Anonymous members to do the U.S. government's dirty work. It's still unclear whether the actions were directed by the FBI, another agency, or simply part of a larger plan to catch Anonymous hackers red-handed, but court documents suggest Monsegur's role was much larger than previously thought. The FBI declined to comment when asked by the New York Times.
