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Fran Berkman


Fran Berkman is a technology reporter whose work for the Daily Dot focused on cryptocurrencies and internet freedom. In April 2017, he joined BuzzFeed as the deputy director of news curation.

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How one simple Web security loophole left thousands vulnerable on TweetDeck

Whoops.

On Jun 12, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Five Labs personality test only needs Facebook to analyze you

You actually already filled out this personality test. You just didn't know it. 

On Jun 12, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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TweetDeck XSS vulnerability renders users’ feeds NSFW

Best to wait until this all blows over.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Hackers take Feedly hostage, demand ransom to stop cyberattacks

“We refused to give in."

On Jun 11, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Obama takes to Tumblr to tackle student loan debt

“It continues to be a very smart investment for you to go to college."

On Jun 10, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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The problem with the SAVE Act isn’t just about free speech, say lawmakers

The ACLU doesn't like it, but lawmakers have their own reasons for concern.

On May 27, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Epic rap battle drops the mic on net neutrality

The FCC's net neutrality proposal is wiggity wack.

On May 26, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Silk Road’s heroin kingpin pleads guilty in court

He has been forced for forfeit his 2007 BMW 525, $4,200, vacuum and heat-sealing equipment, and unused postage stamps.

On May 22, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Chipotle sparks a social media war over gun rights

Guns and guacamole don't mix, says anti-gun group.

On May 20, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Title II is the key to net neutrality—so what is it?

Here's everything you need to know about Title II, the provision that gives net neutrality teeth.

On May 20, 2014 by Fran Berkman, Andrew Couts

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Nearly 100 hackers arrested in global Blackshades malware sting

These hackers may have spied on you with the Blackshades virus. Now, they're in custody.

On May 19, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Dogecoin fans drive NASCAR’s Josh Wise into $1 million All-Star Race

To the bank!

On May 16, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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FCC net neutrality ‘fast lanes’ plan moves forward in 3-2 vote

“There is one Internet: It must be fast, it must be robust, and it must be open."

On May 15, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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How to watch the FCC net neutrality meeting live

You'll be there in spirit.

On May 15, 2014 by Fran Berkman

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Canadian nudist resort begins accepting Bitcoin

Now you can be open and free with your body as well as your money.

On May 15, 2014 by Fran Berkman