"We are deeply concerned by evidence that intelligence contractors may have engaged in a criminal conspiracy to target American citizens on behalf of powerful corporate interests," Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) said in his .

Probably one of the wackiest plans disclosed in the purloined emails was a proposal for the military to , like Facebook, with phony cyber personalities with the intent to gather information for arresting dissidents and activists who operate anonymously online.

The men arrested by British authorities are being held. Seized computer equipment is being examined.

HBGary Federal, in Washington, is owned by HBGary, of Sacramento, Calif.

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