The internet has brought about many positive changes to our world, but it has also brought with it a new type of negative behavior known as “trolling.” Trolling is defined as the act of deliberately inciting anger or offense in others through online communication. It can take many forms, from posting inflammatory comments on social media to creating fake accounts for the purpose of harassment. Although the behavior has been around since the beginning of the internet, certain individuals have stood out for the severity and notoriety of their actions. In this blog post, we will take a look at the top 10 most notorious trolls in internet history and their impact on the online world.

Andrew Auernheimer, also known as “weev,”

is a notorious hacker and troll who has been convicted of identity fraud and computer crimes. He is known for his racist and anti-Semitic views and for targeting Jewish and African American individuals in his trolling. He has been associated with the alt-right movement and has been linked to various hacking and cyber-attacks. He was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his actions, and has continued to be active online since his release.

Milo Yiannopoulos,

a British journalist and political commentator, who has been banned from several social media platforms for his controversial statements and trolling behavior. He has been accused of promoting hate speech and white nationalist views. He rose to fame through his association with the alt-right movement, and was known for his controversial statements on a wide range of issues, including race, gender, and immigration. He has been banned from several social media platforms for his trolling behavior.

Michael Brutsch, also known as “Violentacrez,”

is a troll who was known for creating and moderating controversial content on the website Reddit. He was eventually outed and lost his job as a result of his trolling. He was responsible for creating and moderating several controversial subreddits, such as “jailbait,” which featured sexualized images of underage girls. He was eventually outed by a journalist, and his actions led to a wider conversation about the nature of anonymity on the internet and the responsibilities of moderators.

Christopher Poole, also known as “moot,”

is the founder of 4chan, an imageboard website known for its anonymity and its promotion of trolling and offensive content. Although Poole has said that he did not condone the trolling that occurred on the site, he is still considered a notorious troll due to the impact that 4chan has had on the internet. 4chan has been linked to a wide range of controversial events, including the hacking of several high-profile websites and the distribution of personal information of celebrities.

Luka Magnotta, also known as “Luke Magnotta,”

is a Canadian criminal who was convicted of murdering and dismembering a man in 2012. He is also known for posting a video of the murder online and for using the internet to taunt and provoke the authorities. He was eventually arrested in Germany and was sentenced to life in prison for his actions. His case highlighted the dangers of the dark web and the ease with which criminals can use the internet to evade capture.

Joshua Ryne Goldberg, an American who posed as an Australian jihadist,

has been arrested and charged for giving information to supporters of ISIS, on how to make a bomb, he also provided information on how to carry out an attack on the US memorial event of 9/11. He used social media to create multiple fake profiles, where he encouraged acts of terrorism, and provided detailed instructions on how to make a bomb. His actions have raised important questions about online radicalization and the ability of law enforcement to track down individuals who use the internet to promote violence.

Martin Shkreli, also known as “Pharma Bro,”

is a former pharmaceutical executive who gained notoriety for his trolling behavior, including his decision to raise the price of a life-saving drug by 5000%. His actions sparked widespread outrage, and he became the face of greed and corruption in the pharmaceutical industry. He was eventually convicted of securities fraud and is currently serving a prison sentence.

Jake Brahm, also known as “Bustanut,”

is an American troll who was convicted of making bomb threats to Jewish Community Centers and the Anti-Defamation League. He used the internet to make false threats, causing widespread fear and panic. His actions have highlighted the serious nature of internet trolling and the real-world consequences it can have.

Paul Chambers, also known as “crazycolours,”

is a British man who was convicted of sending a menacing tweet in which he threatened to blow up an airport. He became known as the “Twitter Joke Trial” case, as his tweet was meant to be a joke but still resulted in conviction for a criminal offense. His case raised important questions about freedom of speech and the limits of what is considered acceptable behavior on social media.

James Andrew Williams, also known as “Jihadi Jim,”

is an American troll who was convicted of making online threats against a Jewish community center and a federal official. He used social media to make threats and post offensive content, causing fear and alarm among the community. His actions highlight the seriousness of internet trolling and the impact it can have on real-world communities.