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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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Anonymous vs Los Zetas: Experts analyze expected showdown

Security experts and hackers agree, if Anonymous goes through with its planned #OpCartel attack on a violent Mexican drug cartel on Saturday, it would be an unprecedented move by the group. 

On Nov 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous confirms action against a Mexican drug cartel

After a week of various, conflicting reports, a self-identified Anonymous spokesman claims in a new video that the hackivists' #OpCartel action is still on. 

On Nov 4, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Facebook security update fails to impress

A week after Facebook released an update promising much tighter security, cracks are still evident in the foundation of the Internet's largest social network.

On Nov 1, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Doubts emerge about Anonymous kidnapping

Show us the proof that Mexican drug lords kidnapped a hacker, Twitter users demand.

On Nov 1, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Green hackers strike in Mexico, too

Showing the many sides of Anonymous, hackers take down an environmental ministry's website.

On Oct 31, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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First strike in Mexico’s online drug war?

A former government official's website has been hacked to accuse him of ties to Los Zetas, a powerful drug cartel.

On Oct 31, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous to drug cartels: “The dice are already rolling”

A strike against Latin America's violent gangs could come "within hours," according to a member of the hacker collective.

On Oct 31, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Anonymous Mexico stands ground in battle with drug cartels

Anonymous Mexico says it won't back down from a planned operation against Mexican drug cartel Los Zetas.

On Oct 31, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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In Mexico, Anonymous aims to name names

As drug cartels start to target hackers, Anonymous is striking back.

On Oct 30, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Twitter shapes election in South Korea’s capital

Tweets from an influential professor may have pushed activist Park Won-soon into city hall.

On Oct 27, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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As Facebook hits snooze, Twitter develops new timeline feature

The two leading social network sites are racing to implement new timeline features. 

On Oct 27, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Michael Vick + McDonald’s = outrage

After returning to the NFL from his prison stint, Michael Vick is finding new ways to outrage fans and followers.

On Oct 26, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Another teacher investigated for venting on Facebook

Facebook continues to be a risky place for teachers who like to vent about students in their charge.

On Oct 26, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Delete that tweet! LaRussa daughter apologizes for drug crack

Cardinals manager's daughter regrets joke about Rangers' Tony Washington.

On Oct 24, 2011 by Dave Copeland

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Don’t buy those Google-Yahoo rumors

Google buying Yahoo? Never mind the reporting—people on Twitter are chattering about stories they didn't seem to actually read.

On Oct 24, 2011 by Dave Copeland