 Timeline of events associated with Anonymous

Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective known for various actions promoting freedom of information and internet privacy. Below is a timeline highlighting some of the key events associated with Anonymous: ### 2003 - Formation - **Origins**: Anonymous is formed on the imageboard 4chan, where users contributed to a culture of pranking and internet activism. The term “Anonymous” refers to the collective nature of contributors using anonymous identities.