--- title: "Hackers Declare War on Anti-Abortion States" description: "A gaggle of hackers has decided to take the US Supreme Court's sudden and devastating reversal of landmark decision Roe vs. Wade into their own hands." date: "2022-06-27" modified: "2022-06-27" authors: - name: "Maggie Harrison Dupré" job_title: "Senior Staff Writer" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/mharrison" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/hackers-anti-abortion-states" categories: - "Cybersecurity" - "Future Society" - "Hacking" tags: - "hackers" - "hacktivism" - "supreme court" - "the digest" --- # Hackers Declare War on Anti-Abortion States ![A gaggle of hackers has decided to take the US Supreme Court's sudden and devastating reversal of landmark decision Roe vs. Wade into their own hands.]() *\Image: Joe Ravi/Futurism\* ## Roe Rage A gaggle of hackers has decided to take the US Supreme Court's sudden and devastating [reversal of landmark decision Roe vs. Wade]() into their own hands. The group, called SeigedSec, is not exactly white hat. As [*Tech Monitor* reports](), they mostly work to cull user data from private companies. While a recent Telegram announcement made clear that they have no intention of halting black hat activities, the Supreme Court decision has led them to declare that it's "time for some hacktivism" — in the form of stealing information from government bodies and other pro-life organizations. "Like many, we are also pro-choice, one shouldn't be denied access to abortion," the syndicate wrote. "As added pressure to the \[US\] government, we have leaked many internal documents and files retrieved from Kentucky's and Arkansas' government server." ## Data Breach The group claims to have already stolen about 8 gigabytes of data, which they say includes government workers' personal information. And according to the hackers, Kentucky and Arkansas are just the beginning. "THE ATTACKS WILL CONTINUE!" The hackers promised in their Telegram post. "Our main targets are any pro-life entities, including government servers of the states with anti-abortion laws." SeigedSec is a new kid on the block. According [to dark web security service DarkOwl](), the group — along with several other hacking organizations — have emerged as a result of the [ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine](). Cybersecurity [continues to prove essential]() for governments, corporations, and individuals around the world, and the ethics of "hacktivism," often characterized as Robin Hood-esque, are much debated. It's hard to make generalizations about any form of civil disobedience, and SeigeSec's methods are certainly questionable. At the same time, it's interesting to see how quickly this group has mobilized, and thus far it does not appear that they've sought a ransom for the data they've allegedly been able to mine. "Keep protesting, keep yourself safe," concluded SeigeSec's Telegram statement, before ending with an ever-resounding: "F\*\*\* the government." **READ MORE:** *[SiegedSec turns hacktivist to target ‘pro-life’ US government entities after Roe v Wade ruling]()* \[*Tech Monitor*\] **More on hacking scandals:** [*Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Set Hot Tub Temp to Anything They Want*]() ## Author At Futurism, I've reported extensively on the rise of AI as a cultural and business force shaping the media industry, and more broadly how those dynamics are changing how we all consume and share information and relate to one another. I'm also fascinated by public health policy and ethics, the role of emerging tech in politics and governance — and the powerful people and forces at those intersections — climate change, and the environment. My investigation on Sports Illustrated's use of AI-generated authors with fictional biographies won a 2024 Mirror Award for "Best Story on Media Coverage of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism and the Media" from Syracuse University's SI Newhouse School, I contributed to Niemen Lab's 2025 Predictions for Journalism series, and I've discussed my work for Futurism during appearances on NPR, CNN, the BBC, the CBC, and more. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where I played Division I field hockey for the Minutewomen as a midfielder. Since then, I've lived in New Orleans, Louisiana and Manhattan, New York. I spend my free time running, reading, perusing archival fashion, and searching for the world’s best negroni. I also have a debonair tuxedo cat, Westley, who's named after "The Princess Bride." ### Author social links [Bluesky]()