Kevin Collier

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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“Miami Zombie” gets an unofficial logo

Facebook users are having a feeding frenzy on this altered image of Morton salt.

On Jun 4, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Does reported U.S. cyberattack on Iran justify CISPA?

Many critics of the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act downplay the threat of cyber threats from abroad.

On Jun 1, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Football fan pays for over-the-line tweet

After inappropriately tweeting a bounty offer, Ohio State fan Harrison Watson makes a donation to Michigan

On Jun 1, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Miss Manning? Even if you don’t, this parody’s for you

This is what sports parodies of alternative-pop crossover hits are meant to be.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Cops nab Brooklyn burglars after friending them on Facebook

The Brower Boys repeatedly bragged about their conquests on Facebook—as the NYPD watched.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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3 EU committees vote against ACTA

The three committees have merely an advising role, but the move shows that momentum against the trade agreement is rising.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Florida politician legally changes name to Vote For Eddie.com for election

The House of Representatives candidate, formerly known as Eddie Gonzalez, is running on a platform of energy independence.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Malaysia bill threatens free speech online

Users would be held accountable for everything on their websites.

On May 31, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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The Netherlands staunchly opposes ACTA

The country’s House of Representatives not only pledged to never sign ACTA, it also vowed to never to sign trade agreements like it.

On May 30, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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SOPA author Lamar Smith set for reelection, despite Reddit’s TestPAC

Reddit's grassroots political action committee raised more than $35,000 to unseat Smith, but that was no match for the Texas Republican.

On May 30, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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A big week for movie buffs at Reddit’s r/IAmA

Director William Friedkin and voice actor Phil LaMarr scored the most popular interviews on the social news site this week.

On May 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Mom robbed after daughter posts photo of cash on Facebook

A pair of burglars in Australia invaded a woman’s home Thursday in search of the money displayed in a Facebook post.

On May 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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European protesters plot massive march against ACTA

Internet activists in 58 European cities will stand in solidarity against the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement on June 9.

On May 29, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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Google hit with a staggering 350,000 DMCA takedown requests every week

Microsoft leads the way, with 94,415 requests last week alone.

On May 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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100+ Canadian sites to blackout in protest

The movement has also collected more than 13,000 signatures and seeks support from Americans and others.

On May 28, 2012 by Kevin Collier