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Kevin Collier


A former senior politics reporter for the Daily Dot, Kevin Collier focuses on privacy, cybersecurity, and issues of importance to the open internet. Since leaving the Daily Dot in March 2016, he has served as a reporter for Vocativ and a cybersecurity correspondent for BuzzFeed.

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Here’s what you need to know about Apple’s fight with the FBI

If you think this one is simple, think again.

On Feb 23, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Alleged Anonymous hacktivist caught after being rescued by Disney ship

Martin Gottesfeld has been charged with conspiracy.

On Feb 17, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Carly Fiorina, the GOP’s tech woman, has quit the presidential race

‘A feminist is a woman who lives the life she chooses and uses all her God-given gifts.’

On Feb 10, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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U.S. congressmen introduce bill that stops states from banning strong encryption

Meet the ENCRYPT Act of 2016.

On Feb 10, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Mystery hacker releases names of more than 20,000 FBI staffers

It's the work of a pro-genetalia, pro-Buzz Lightyear, pro-Palestinian account.

On Feb 8, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Hacker targets UCF, accesses 63,000 social security numbers

Student-athletes, in particular, were targeted, the University says.

On Feb 4, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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NASA insists hackers didn’t hijack its drone for a Pacific suicide mission

Whoever's telling the truth, at least one thing is clear: These drone videos are awesome.

On Feb 3, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Man accused of massive Dogecoin scams charged with raping 5 women

The controversial entrepreneur is also accused of taking $1.4 million in customer money.

On Feb 3, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Ted Cruz wins Iowa caucus

Cruz just trumped Trump.

On Feb 2, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Largest police union in U.S. struggles to recover after major hack

'I’m not confident in anything at this point.'

On Feb 1, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Judge finally dismisses PETA’s monkey selfie lawsuit

The whole controversy started in 2011.

On Jan 30, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Hackers breach nation’s largest police organization, leak officer data

The effects of this remain unknown.

On Jan 29, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr. endorses Donald Trump over Ted Cruz

This is a big blow for Cruz, especially with the Iowa Caucus looming.

On Jan 26, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Florida man arrested for alleged plan to wage ISIS-inspired killing spree while dressed as the Joker

'I will dress up as the Joker from the Batman movie and bring the gun to work.'

On Jan 25, 2016 by Kevin Collier

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Here’s why Apple will no longer unlock phones for police

It’s a unique case.

On Jan 23, 2016 by Kevin Collier, William Turton