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Joe Kloc


Joe Kloc is a former Daily Dot contributor who covered technology and policy. He's contributed to Newsweek and Mother Jones, discussed his reporting on air with WNYC, and written Weekly Reviews for Harper's Magazine.

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Leaked ‘black budget’ reveals U.S. spent most of its intelligence funds on NSA, CIA

A secret U.S. intelligence report details how the NSA, CIA and other secretive U.S. agencies spent their $52.6 billion dollar budget in 2013.

On Aug 29, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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New York Times website down in Syrian Electronic Army attack

As reported by the Washington Post, around 3pm, the website went down for many users around the globe. 

On Aug 27, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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United Nations responds to allegations of NSA spying

The United Nations says that the NSA may have broken international law by spying on the diplomatic body.

On Aug 27, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Bitcoin advocates go to Washington

The Bitcoin Foundation has spent the last two days talking to lawmakers about regulating the cryptocurrency. Here's what they're discussing. 

On Aug 27, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Helmet cam captures motorcyclist’s head-on collision with a bear

The rider later reportedly told police he was so focused on his speedometer that he failed to see the bear in the road. 

On Aug 26, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian shoots down rumors he consulted for intelligence firm

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian denies allegations on that he worked for the intelligence contractor, Stratfor.

On Aug 26, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Should death have a community on the Internet?

Gore porn is a growing industry on the Web. Should we be worried?

On Aug 26, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Snowden’s new leak: NSA spied on the United Nations

New documents from whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA spied on U.N. videoconferences. 

On Aug 25, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Hackers crack the surprise ending of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

After gaining access to all of Grand Theft Auto's audio files, some resourceful trolls pieced together the story for the biggest video game of the year. 

On Aug 25, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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The Guardian and the New York Times team up on NSA leaks

Following intense pressure from the U.K. government, the Guardian has decided to partner with the New York Times on NSA stories.

On Aug 23, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Edward Snowden denies leaking U.K. surveillance info to the Independent

Both Snowden and the Guardian's Glenn Greenwald deny that Snowden was the Independent's source.

On Aug 23, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Secret court found NSA spying unconstitutional in 2011

According to a newly declassified FISC ruling, the NSA violated the Fourth Amendment in collecting Americans' data.

On Aug 22, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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The U.S. Army failed Manning

However you feel about Manning’s leaks, it is almost certainly the case that his story is not that of a spy or a martyr for radical transparency.

On Aug 22, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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New Zealand passes controversial spy bill

Earlier today, New Zealand narrowly passed a surveillance bill allowing its intelligence agency to assist domestic law enforcement. 

On Aug 21, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Groklaw shut down for fear of NSA spying

The award-winning legal site Groklaw shut down today in order to protect its users from NSA surveillance. 

On Aug 20, 2013 by Joe Kloc