william-turton

William Turton


Once named one of Forbes’ 20 Under 20 and hired as a staff writer for the Daily Dot when he was still a senior in high school, William Turton is a rising tech reporter focusing on information security, hacking culture, and politics. Since leaving the Daily Dot in April 2016, his work has appeared on Gizmodo, the Outline, and Vice News Tonight on HBO.

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Viber just implemented end-to-end encryption, but is it secure?

Security experts are suspicious of any encryption that a company won't discuss.

On Apr 20, 2016 by William Turton

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Hillary Clinton wins New York, besting Bernie Sanders

The exit polls are revealing.

On Apr 19, 2016 by William Turton

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Americans side with tech companies over government on risks and priorities in encryption debate

Far more Americans trust Apple to secure their digital data than trust the FBI.

On Apr 18, 2016 by William Turton

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Journalist Matthew Keys sentenced to 2 years for computer hacking

Anonymous-linked reporter was convicted in October.

On Apr 13, 2016 by William Turton

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U.S. continues efforts to force Apple’s help in accessing Brooklyn drug dealer’s iPhone

Apple vs. FBI, round 2.

On Apr 8, 2016 by William Turton

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FBI’s iPhone hack only works on one type of phone, director says

FBI director James Comey said the agency's iPhone hack only works on one version of the phone.

On Apr 8, 2016 by William Turton

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Bernie Sanders wins Wisconsin, scoring key victory over Hillary Clinton

The victory could be a turning point in the Democratic race for president.

On Apr 5, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill, William Turton

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WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption to all 1 billion users

Sorry, FBI.

On Apr 5, 2016 by William Turton

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Egypt blocks Facebook’s Free Basics service

Spying on users reportedly a deal breaker.

On Apr 1, 2016 by William Turton

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FBI’s new iPhone exploit raises old questions about software vulnerability disclosure

The FBI says they have found a way into the San Bernardino shooter's phone. But should they tell Apple how they did it?

On Mar 31, 2016 by William Turton

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Iran denies ordering hack of U.S. dam, blasts American government for Stuxnet virus

The U.S., Iran said, was in no position to cry foul.

On Mar 28, 2016 by William Turton

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Facebook glitch sends Safety Check notice to people nowhere near Pakistan after explosion

People are very confused.

On Mar 27, 2016 by William Turton

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Discovery of fatal flaw in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer earns security researcher $100,000

'There will always be bugs in software.'

On Mar 26, 2016 by William Turton

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1.5 million Verizon Enterprise customers hacked, info sold on Dark Net

Startling report uncovers a massive breach.

On Mar 25, 2016 by William Turton

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Ted Cruz wins major victory over Donald Trump in Utah

Is this a sign of a Trump slowdown?

On Mar 23, 2016 by William Turton