A hacker group that has attacked several high-profile websites over the last two months has announced that it is disbanding.
Lulz Security made its announcement through its Twitter account, giving no reason for its decision.
A statement published on a file-sharing website said that its "planned 50-day cruise has expired".
The group leapt to prominence by carrying out attacks on companies such as Sony and Nintendo.
Broadcasters Fox and PBS, the CIA, and the United States Senate have also been cyber-attacked by the group.
As a parting shot, the group released a selection of documents apparently including confidential material taken from the Arizona police department and US telecoms giant AT&T.
Correspondents say LulzSec's announcement could be a sign that its members are nervous because of recent police investigations, including the arrest of a British man suspected of links to the group, and efforts by rival hackers to expose them.
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