AntiOnline Under Investigation June 10, 1999 Brian Martin - Founder of ATTRITION Today, Attrition staff learned that the FBI have opened investigations into John Vranesevich and AntiOnline. Trusted sources close to the investigation would not comment on the depth or details, but one agent would state "it has been going on longer than you think". When asked if Vranesevich's recent "change of mission" was in any way related to the investigation, the agent only replied "no comment at this time." The timing of this investigation coincides with AntiOnline's change of heart regarding hacker activity and law enforcement. After a shocking change of mission statement in which Vranesevich practically admits to crime, he pledges to help law enforcement by "helping to serve, even if in some very small way." Vranesevich goes on to say "I have been watching you these past 5 years. I know how you do the things you do, why you do the things you do, and I know who you are." This ominous threat was not received well by the hacker community. A hacker called "h4r1k1r1" said "JP's 'contribution' to the hacker community has been little more than creating FUD, and promoting the puerile ideals of script kiddies worldwide." One staff member from Attrition going by Punkis reminded us of the now prophetic words from Vranesevich, who said "I could make just as much, if not more money, by hunting down hackers and turning them in." These words were said by Vranesevich on April 5th of this year. For the full report... (FUD means 'Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt') -EOF