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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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John McAfee lied about San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone hack to ‘get a s**tload of public attention’

He wanted to say 'something sensational.'

On Mar 7, 2016 by William Turton

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Canadian mechanic’s car-turned-snowmobile is peak Canada

The only thing that would make this car more Canadian is if it apologized for running red lights.

On Mar 6, 2016 by William Turton

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ACLU backs Apple in court fight over terrorist’s locked iPhone

The ACLU says the order does not withstand legal tests.

On Mar 2, 2016 by William Turton

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The military wants you to try hacking into its computer network

Break into the Pentagon—if you can.

On Mar 2, 2016 by William Turton

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Here’s the bill proposing a U.S. government ‘encryption commission’

The breakdown of the proposed membership is interesting.

On Feb 29, 2016 by William Turton

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Donald Trump tricked into retweeting quote from Mussolini

'Look, Mussolini was Mussolini.'

On Feb 28, 2016 by William Turton

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Marco Rubio: Donald Trump would be ‘selling watches’ without $1 million loan

Donald Trump clashed with Marco Rubio in the last debate before Super Tuesday.

On Feb 26, 2016 by William Turton

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Apple files motion to vacate order compelling company to hack terrorist’s iPhone

Here's what it plans to argue.

On Feb 25, 2016 by William Turton

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Apple hires ex-Signal developer as battle with FBI heats up

In the midst of a war over privacy and security with the U.S government, Apple has hired a developer of a secure messaging app.

On Feb 25, 2016 by William Turton

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Apple is reportedly making its next iPhone even more secure

The new feature would require a user password before updating.

On Feb 24, 2016 by William Turton

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What Bill Gates gets wrong about the iPhone unlocking case

Contrary to what Gates said, Apple doesn't just have the phone's data sitting around.

On Feb 23, 2016 by William Turton

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Hillary Clinton wins Nevada caucus by thin margin

Clinton just edged out Democratic rival Bernie Sanders.

On Feb 20, 2016 by William Turton

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Here’s who’s supporting Apple against the FBI—and who’s not

The battle is shaping up.

On Feb 19, 2016 by William Turton

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Donald Trump bashes Apple for refusing to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

'Who do they think they are?'

On Feb 17, 2016 by William Turton

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The 1789 law the U.S. is using to force Apple to break the iPhone’s security

An 18th century law is being used to solve a 21st century problem.

On Feb 17, 2016 by William Turton