, and no official website . `` One thing that 's important to remember is that Anonymous is not an organization . It does not have a hierarchy . Basically it 's a collective of people who self-identify , '' said Scott Stewart , vice president of tactical intelligence for the STRATFOR global intelligence firm . `` Not everybody agrees and not everybody participates . '' Stewart said the video `` absolutely '' appears authentic . `` It 's part of the dynamic we 've been watching with Anonymous activities in Mexico , '' he said , noting that the video was similar to others the group has released and expresses similar sentiments . `` It seems like they 're speaking up as the voice of those people who are in fear . '' In recent months , Anonymous has claimed responsibility for `` paperstorm '' campaigns , dropping fliers accusing officials in the Mexican state of Veracruz of corruption and connections with cartels . The video purportedly posted by Anonymous this month says the alleged abduction occurred during a `` paperstorm '' campaign . An Anonymous source told CNN that there were discussions about three weeks ago in Anonymous
-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Could a Mexican drug cartel be the next target for a group of hackers known for online attacks against banks and government institutions ? A video purportedly from the international hacker ring Anonymous threatens the Zetas , warning that the names , photographs and addresses of cartel supporters can be published `` if necessary . '' `` We can not defend ourselves with a weapon , '' a masked man says . `` But we can do this with their cars , homes , bars and whatever else they possess . It will not be difficult . All of us know who they are and where they are located . '' The man , wearing a suit and tie , claims the notoriously violent drug gang has kidnapped an Anonymous associate in the Mexican state of Veracruz . `` We demand his release , '' says the man , who uses Mexican slang but speaks Spanish with a Castilian accent . It 's unclear whether Anonymous is behind the October 6 video , which does not mention a victim 's name or provide details about the alleged abduction . The hacking group has no clear leader