CNN Airs Another Soft Report on Hacker Group 'Anonymous

Matt Hadro
January 20th, 2012 6:26 PM
The internet group "Anonymous" claimed to have shut down the websites of the Justice Department and FBI, but that didn't stop CNN's Amber Lyon from giving them the soft treatment. Her Friday report on the group of hackers and thieves contained no voices of opposition but allowed the group to defend its escapades. Lyon remained neutral on the group's tactics, from reporting their "favorite…
 

CNN Gives Positive Look Into Fringe Group of Hackers and Thieves

Matt Hadro
January 12th, 2012 5:40 PM
The group "Anonymous" claims to be an arm of the Occupy movement and has made headlines for stealing credit card numbers and publishing personal information of police officers. A report by CNN's Amber Lyon might have made audiences think twice about their dubious reputation with her sneak-peek of an upcoming CNN Presents story "Anonymous" that airs Saturday night at 8 p.m. Explaining the…