Incognito
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Incognito is a collective of so-called 'hacktivists' operating internationally. Regarded by some as cyber-vigilantes and terrorists, and by others as agents of true justice and liberty, the group's acts are as varied as their motives for engaging in them. While they have engaged in cyber warfare against known terrorist organizations like VIPER, Incognito has also disrupted the websites of various state, federal, and international law enforcement entities.
History
The beginning of Incognito is a foggy affair. A chat room based in the MC Atlas web forum, a Millennium City online discussion, is believed to have been the origin, or at least the catalyst. Citizens - often college-age and well-educated - would frequently post to this forum perceived abuses to property, people, or society at large by super heroes. In answer, a small collective of hackers banded together under the premise that their mastery of computer systems & programming would let them accomplish as much or more as heroes. They could hide behind the 'mask' of internet anonymity, without the rampant property damage or power concerns posed by costumed crime fighters.
One early stated goal of the group was to expose secret identities of meta-humans they deemed the worst offenders where the scale of property damage to crime fighting outcomes was in poor balance.
Members
Over 300 usernames of Incognito members have been identified, with approximately twenty subgroups. It should be noted that the exact number of members is obscured by the practice of having multiple aliases; some estimates suggest that Incognito is as few as forty people, and as many as a thousand.
Out of Character
Incognito's modus operandi is based upon real-world hacker groups, but modified to fit the superhero/comic book reality. If you wish to use Incognito in a storyline, please consult with @historiphile, who will graciously advise and, if desired, participate with you!
