Hacktivist Protests Poor Security Practices

While it is great to point out the security shortcomings and encourage better security practice. The ends justifying the means argument for illegal hacking seems vapid. It is still an illegal activity. I believe there is always a alternate motive.

A new virus? Oh, better stock up on Symantec Anti-Virus. How many virus's have been written by those selling you the cure? Security troubles? I'm sure there are plenty of security 'consultants' ready and waiting to take your money.

Maybe I'm too cynical.