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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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Senators call Yahoo’s delayed disclosure of 2014 hack ‘unacceptable’

The Democratic lawmakers say they were 'disturbed' by the breach announcement.

On Sep 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Donald Trump casts doubts on Russia hacking DNC, points to 400-pound bed-dweller

'The computer aspect of cyber is very tough. It’s hardly doable.'

On Sep 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Police say surveillance video shows NYC bombing suspect leave explosive on street

This one didn't explode. Others did.

On Sep 23, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Anti-encryption legislator trails in key Senate race

A stunning new polls spells doom for the Republican.

On Sep 22, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The best privacy and security apps for Android phones

These apps will help keep your Android device—and you—safer.

On Sep 22, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Election-hacking bill bans voting machines from connecting to the internet

The Election Integrity Act of 2016 also requires all machines to produce paper trails.

On Sep 21, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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NYC may install police cameras in all 250,000 streetlights

The plan is currently in the 'early stages.'

On Sep 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Did Reddit uncover the ‘smoking gun’ that could take down Hillary Clinton?

Where there's smoke there's fire—unless it's all just an illusion.

On Sep 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Obama calls for bravery as police apprehend Chelsea bombing suspect

'We all have a role to play as citizens to make sure we don't succumb to that fear.'

On Sep 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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FBI seeks 28-year-old suspect in NYC bombing

Ahmed Khan Rahami should be considered armed and dangerous, according to the FBI.

On Sep 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Dutch intelligence chief calls for backdoors into encrypted chat apps

The push for weakening encryption is picking up more steam around the globe.

On Sep 19, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Encryption backdoors lose steam in Congress

Technologists and an increasing number of lawmakers say encryption backdoors make little sense.

On Sep 15, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hackers leak more confidential medical data for American Olympic athletes

It includes basketball player Brittney Griner and tennis player Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

On Sep 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Rep. Michael McCaul says Russians hacked the Republicans too but backtracks soon after

'The Russians have hacked into both parties at the national level.'

On Sep 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Edward Snowden makes his case for a presidential pardon in NYC

'Today, whistleblowing is democracy's safeguard of last resort.'

On Sep 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill