OK, they might simply seek control of those servers in preparation for some large-scale action. Or they are after some people who they know absolutely depend on Tor to operate. Just wild speculation though...
> Or they are after some people who they know absolutely depend on Tor to operate. Just wild speculation though...
Maybe this is related to the Sony hacks, the authorities could know about a forthcoming data leak or threat. Taking away a major source of anonymity could prevent the information getting out.