John OplingerMr. DushokCST220-00130 April 2014Anonymous“We are anonymous. We are Legion. We don't forgive. Let's not forget. Wait for us." This famous phrase is the motto of Anonymous. Anonymous is known practically throughout the world as an organization of hackers and activists, or “hacktivists”. Anonymous is defended by many because it is the torchbearer of Internet freedom. This organization is also equally vilified by many because it is a criminal organization with destructive goals. Is Anonymous an organization of freedom activists or an organization of cyber criminals? To answer this question, one must first know the history of Anonymous and how it operates the organization.In 2006, when V for Vendetta appeared in theaters, it inspired a movement like no other; opposition to political and Internet censorship was the beginning of Anonymous 2008 that Anonymous became the group it is today. The Chanology Project was the organization's first fight against Internet censorship when the Church of Scientol...
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