I searched around the different Media websites and when I clicked on the CNN - Tech site, immediately this article caught my eye, “Hacked NBC Twitter Feed Falsely Reports NYC Attack.”
Apparently some hackers got into NBC News’ Twitter account and posted three tweets saying that a plane was high jacked and that Ground Zero was attacked again.
I was so disgusted when I read this article especially since I just recently watched a special on NBC about the children of the men and women who were lost on 9/11. I really hope these hackers are criminally prosecuted. Don’t get me wrong! I’m all for freedom of speech but the actions of these hackers is as irresponsible as shouting fire in a crowded theatre!
Hmm ... I guess I often forget that the internet has a bad side to it. Does anyone in the class watch the show “Criminal Minds?” After reading this article from CNN, it reminded me of a quote that one of the characters said during the show: “The Internet is the first thing that humanity has built that humanity doesn’t understand … The largest experiment in anarchy that we have ever had.”
I find it interesting how people can hack into databases and others accounts and there not be no consequences for violating peoples privacy. Many people have know way of knowing when they are being hacked and what they can do to protect themselves. I dont beleive that these hackers were envoking their freedon of speech I beleive that they were purposly trying to harm the community and media by pulling a selfish prank. I beleive that there needs to be stricter consequnces for people who violate other privacy. I watch Criminal Minds as well and agree with the quote that you mentioned above. Thank you for sharing.
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