Breaking news has sent shockwaves through the online community as a former member of the notorious "gay furry hackers" group, SiegedSec, has come forward claiming to have cooperated with law enforcement in their efforts to take down the group. Known by her alias Kittyhawk, Leah Kemp detailed her previous ties to the group and her reasoning for purportedly contacting police in a scathing manifesto published on Sunday.
Kittyhawk's statement comes as SiegedSec's former leader Vio faces allegations of being raided by authorities, with some ex-members fearing for their safety. Kittyhawk joined SiegedSec late in 2023, shortly after the group made headlines for hacking government websites in five states over their stances on transgender issues.
A rift began to form within the group after Kittyhawk learned that Vio, who is now accused of being a full-time member of the criminal hacking group Anonymous Sudan, was also involved with the anti-Western organization. This revelation led to concerns about the legitimacy and goals of SiegedSec.
Kittyhawk claims she walked away from SiegedSec just before the group famously hacked a website run by the Heritage Foundation in July 2024. The hack targeted the conservative think tank over its promotion of Project 2025, a multi-pronged initiative described as a blueprint for a second Donald Trump presidency.
"They were given a well-deserved dosage of karma, FUCK PROJECT 2025 AND FUCK THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION!" Kittyhawk wrote in her post. "Just days later that same month, SiegedSec officially disbanded, citing concerns over the widespread attention the hack garnered as well as fears of the FBI."
Kittyhawk's decision to cooperate with law enforcement has left some fans and former members feeling disappointed and betrayed. However, she maintains that her actions do not represent a betrayal of SiegedSec's core mission or the LGBTQ community.
"I know a lot of you will be disappointed with my actions, and that is fair," Kittyhawk wrote. "But I want everyone to understand that while I do feel that I have betrayed Vio, I have not betrayed SiegedSec and what we stood for or the LGBTQ community."
Kittyhawk has stated that she has no plans to return to cybercrime and has not been contacted by any law enforcement since publishing her manifesto. However, she expressed a desire to continue fighting in defense of transgender rights.
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