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Syrian malware pushers want you to think the U.S. has already invaded

The pro-Assad hacker group, the Syrian Electronic Army, has been sending out malware disguised as CNN articles.

On Sep 10, 2013 by Joe Kloc

Tech

CNN-Turk airs penguin documentary during Istanbul riots

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called social media a "nuisance." Here's why.

On Jun 2, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

Internet Culture

Leader of chaotic Reddit bomber manhunt lashes out at media

Does Reddit deserve fault for apparently misidentifying the Boston Marathon bomber?

On Apr 18, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture

Twitter users mock CNN’s Boston bombing coverage

Twitter comedians crack jokes about CNN's latest "Dewey defeats Truman" moment.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Arrest made in Boston Marathon bombing? CNN backs down

After two days of nonstop Internet speculation, CNN's John King announced that an arrest was made in the Boston Marathon bombing case.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

Internet Culture

CNN’s Steubenville rape trial coverage draws online backlash

CNN's coverage of the Steubenville rape trial has been compared to an Onion story, and an online petition seeks an apology from the networks.

On Mar 18, 2013 by Jennifer Abel

Trending

Another journalist lambasted for doing his job

It's become predictable: If you witness a tragedy and tweet about it, a reporter will contact you. And then the rest of Twitter will respond with some version of "you are a piece of s**t."

On Jan 23, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture

What we know about alleged school shooter Adam Lanza

After erroneous early reports about the identity of the man who opened fire at a Newtown, Conn., elementary school Friday morning, the shooter has now been identified. Here's what we know so far.

On Dec 14, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Internet Culture