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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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Silk Road admin ‘Libertas’ to be extradited to U.S. for narcotics, hacking charges

His lawyers says detention in the U.S. would be inhuman and degrading.

On Aug 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hack alert: Cybercriminals breach 5 more cash register providers

All signs point to the Russian Carbanak gang.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Russia used mass texts, GPS hacks to bring chaos to Ukraine, British army claims

A new British military report reveals the sophistication of Russia's hybrid-warfare tactics.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Instagram hackers are hijacking accounts to promote porn

Here's how you can keep this from happening to you.

On Aug 11, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Simple hack unlocks 100 million Volkswagen vehicles

You may not want to leave your car alone.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Years-old security flaw leads to Dota 2 forum hack that exposed 1.5M passwords

Valve's Dota2.com used a security feature that has been broken for more than a decade.

On Aug 10, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Thailand’s military government plans to track foreigners’ every move through their phones

Custom SIM cards that enable tracking may soon be mandatory for foreigners in Thailand.

On Aug 9, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hackers can spy on you through your ‘smart’ sex toy

If you go to high intensity, they'll know

On Aug 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Tor users who need help with substance abuse can now turn to this Finnish charity

This follows in the footsteps of Dr. X from Silk Road.

On Jul 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Obama’s former cybersecurity adviser says only ‘idiots’ want to hack Russia back for DNC breach

'Why would you want to send a signal in a space where stealth is your biggest advantage?'

On Jul 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Despite its propaganda, ISIS also provides newsworthy images that no journalist can get

The photographic evidence is heartbreaking but also important.

On Jul 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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FBI reportedly investigating another hack of a Democratic organization’s website

Is the personal information for Democratic Party donors at risk?

On Jul 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hillary Clinton sets her sights on Donald Trump in fierce acceptance speech

'When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit.'

On Jul 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Sen. Tim Kaine, Clinton’s VP pick, takes on Donald Trump’s ‘believe me’ mantra

'Do all the good you can and serve one another. ... That’s what I’m about.'

On Jul 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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WikiLeaks’s latest release features hacked Democratic National Committee voicemails

These recordings don't seem to add up to much.

On Jul 27, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill