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Dave Copeland


Dave Copeland is a tech reporter whose work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and ReadWrite. He teaches journalism at Bridgewater State University.

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Porn creeps onto Facebook

Your Facebook friends might not be as perverted as their timelines and news feeds may suggest. While representatives have yet to comment, porn and other unsettling images are starting to pop up more frequently on the social network. 

On Nov 15, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Judge orders divorcing couple to share Facebook passwords

Despite an array of potential legal conflicts, a Connecticut judge has ordered a divorcing couple to share personal account information for online services. 

On Nov 14, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous launches #OpCorrupcion on election day

The hacking of Mexican goverment sites on election day signaled the start of #OpCorrupcion, Anonymous members on Twitter claimed. 

On Nov 14, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Putting a price tag on Twitter followers

Noah Kravitz changed jobs and his Twitter handle, but his former employer is now demanding access to his 17,000 Twitter followers.   

On Nov 14, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Tagged: Facial recognition lands Facebook in court

Despite a recent change to privacy settings, Facebook may soon be sued by Germany over the social network's facial recognition feature. 

On Nov 13, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Twitter manifesto calls for Mexican government to fight drug traffickers

Mexican online activists want the government to step up its battle against drug traffickers.

On Nov 12, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Like? Facebook users must agree to share information

A settlement deal with Federal Trade Commission leads to a significant policy change for Facebook.

On Nov 11, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Ruling forces Twitter’s hand in Wikileaks case

After a controversial ruling in U.S. District court on Thursday, the Justice Department can now force Twitter tro reveal some details about Wikileaks associates. 

On Nov 11, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Does death equal silence in Mexico’s drug war?

The killing of Rascatripas, a blogger critical of Mexico's violent drug gangs, may chill online expression. But some vow to blog on against the cartels.

On Nov 10, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Fourth blogger killed in Nuevo Laredo

Another drug-cartel critic is found dead in the Mexican border town.

On Nov 9, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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¡Viva Anonymous! The hacker gang is back in Mexico

A new video declares war on drug-fueled corruption in Mexico.

On Nov 9, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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The CIA is watching

The CIA monitors public information on social networks, but a recently retired IT manager for the agency says users shouldn't be overly concerned. 

On Nov 8, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Brown names second alleged Los Zetas associate

While Anonymous may have called off #OpCartel, a Texas author called out a second individual for alleged ties to the Los Zetas drug cartel, despite a lack of evidence. 

On Nov 7, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Barrett Brown goes to war with the drug cartels

A Texas writer and sometimes spokesman for Anonymous names a North Carolina district attorney as a crime figure.

On Nov 6, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous calls off #OpCartel

After a week of serious speculation and safety concerns, Anonymous called off #OpCartel. Dallas' Barrett Brown pledges to continue the fight alone. 

On Nov 5, 2011 by Dave Copeland