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Patrick Howell O'Neill


Patrick Howell O'Neill is a notable cybersecurity reporter whose work has focused on the dark net, national security, and law enforcement. A former senior writer at the Daily Dot, O'Neill joined CyberScoop in October 2016. I am a cybersecurity journalist at CyberScoop. I cover the security industry, national security and law enforcement.

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Going rogue in the digital age

I have something to hide. More than a few things, actually. Everyone does—including you. Here's how to do it online. 

On Feb 9, 2017 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How I created a new digital identity—and you can too

Even the most privacy conscious leave digital breadcrumbs back to their identity. Here's how to keep your online trail clean.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The thrilling life of the world’s most fearless travel blogger

From bloody Afghan rituals to kinky Bangkok fetish cages, Steven McDonald treads where travel books don't go.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How a drug cartel used encryption and a fake website to launder millions

La Corporacion attempted to use encryption to hide its communications, but it was already too late.

On Oct 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The best privacy and security iPhone apps

These three apps are simple to use and incredibly effective.

On Oct 15, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Leaked emails show Clinton advisors favored malware over encryption backdoors

Backdoors were off the table, but malware wasn't.

On Oct 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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New WikiLeaks dump releases 1,800 Clinton emails

Nearly 9,000 of the 50,000 total emails have been published so far

On Oct 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Russia sends mixed signals on DNC hack while Obama plans ‘proportional response’

'No, we did not deny this. They did not prove it.'

On Oct 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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GoFundMe campaign aims to raise $5 million for new Trump leaks

The rumored tapes allegedly include Trump using the n-word.

On Oct 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Donald Trump to Hillary Clinton: ‘You’d be in jail’ if I were president

Clinton has a new reason to worry about a Trump presidency.

On Oct 9, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. government officially blames Russia for DNC hack

This is the first time U.S. authorities have publicly blamed Russia for the high-profile hack.

On Oct 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The FBI needs to unlock another terrorist’s encrypted iPhone

Get ready for Apple vs. FBI, round 2.

On Oct 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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What was the Yahoo email-scanning tool, really?

Reporting on the Yahoo surveillance scandal raises more questions than answers.

On Oct 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Police documents reveal how law enforcement keep Stingray use secret

A fill-in-the-blank DOJ warrant enables police to hide Stingray capabilities from judges and the public.

On Oct 7, 2016 by Dell Cameron, Patrick Howell O'Neill

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3 arrested for allegedly smuggling military-grade electronics to Russia

The technology could have been used in military devices.

On Oct 6, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill