What is "Anonymous"?

In recent months the hacker collective known as "Anonymous" has gained increasing mainstream media attention. Sometimes portrayed as heroes and other times as villains the jury seems to still be out on who exactly these people are and what they want. And after you read this three part series by Wired Magazine you'll begin to understand why that is Anonymous' natural state of being and is unlikely to change anytime soon.

Part 1:
Anonymous 101: Part 1
Part 2:
Anonymous 101: Part 2
Part 3:
Anonymous 101: Part 3
(via Wired Magazine)