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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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U.S. military and NATO agree: Cyberattacks could trigger real war

'We would look at any cyberattack ... on a case-by-case basis.'

On Jun 22, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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After his 2 sons die from dark net drugs, father pushes for legalization

Ray Lakeman wants to take control of drugs away from criminals and give it to the government.

On Jun 21, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Silk Road murder-for-hire target is writing a memoir

Dread Pirate Roberts found out about Green's involvement with police and allegedly paid $80,000 to have him killed.

On Jun 21, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Russian bill requires encryption backdoors in all messenger apps

The crypto war returns to Moscow.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Why Ana Kasparian is a rising star of liberal news

The Young Turks’ co-host is ready for primetime.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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I Sea, the app that claims to help save refugees, is a fake, experts say

Despite it all, the app might win a few awards along the way.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The great debate over how to save one of the world’s most valuable virtual currencies

Investors are divided over whether to 'bail out' Ethereum.

On Jun 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hackers have stolen $60 million and counting from Bitcoin’s ‘unhackable’ competitor

It's not over yet.

On Jun 17, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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CIA director clashes with Sen. Ron Wyden over encryption backdoors

A consensus of technologists argue that requiring backdoors would weaken cybersecurity.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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This is how you get caught selling drugs on the internet

You're doing it wrong.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Russian government hacks DNC, steals opposition intel on Trump

There is no indication yet how the hackers gained access to the Democrats' networks.

On Jun 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Hackers publish fake news story about Saudi Arabian prince funding Hillary Clinton

The hacked report spread around blogs and social media at a steady pace and often unchallenged.

On Jun 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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ISIS claims responsibility for deadly knife attack on cop in Paris

It's the second time in two days ISIS has claimed credit for a deadly attack.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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North Korean hackers accused of stealing military files from South Korea and U.S.

American military data was also involved in the latest breach.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Orlando mass shooting, launches propaganda campaign

Islamic State supporters are highly active online after the Orlando killings.

On Jun 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill