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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Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders agree to more debates

The Clinton and Sanders campaigns have agreed to participate in more debates, pending DNC approval.

On Jan 30, 2016 by William Turton

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State Department: Hillary Clinton’s server contained 22 emails classified as top secret

The State Department withheld seven email chains.

On Jan 30, 2016 by William Turton

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Facebook and Instagram ban private gun sales

Licensed gun dealers will not be affected by the ban.

On Jan 29, 2016 by William Turton

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Marvel CEO donates $1 million to Donald Trump fundraiser

Fans are having mixed reactions.

On Jan 29, 2016 by William Turton

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Here’s why Apple will no longer unlock phones for police

It’s a unique case.

On Jan 23, 2016 by Kevin Collier, William Turton

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What Liberty University students said about Donald Trump behind his back

'Mr. Trump, I'm afraid you need to put a quarter in the swear jar.'

On Jan 19, 2016 by William Turton

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Researcher demonstrates the weakness of a key Apple security feature

Even after Apple released a patch, a security researcher is still able to bypass one of Apple's security tools.

On Jan 18, 2016 by William Turton

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Instagram playboy Dan Bilzerian hacked because he uses AOL

His Instagram account remained off-limits.

On Jan 14, 2016 by William Turton

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Watch 3 girls give the most Trump-like opening act to a Trump speech

Three young girls just revolutionized art itself with the performance of the 'Official Donald Trump Jam.'

On Jan 14, 2016 by William Turton

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Vice President Biden will lead national effort to cure cancer

'This is our moonshot.'

On Jan 13, 2016 by William Turton

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Air Bud’s stance on cybersecurity policy is golden

We had no idea that the dog best known for his basketball skills was also a tech-policy aficionado.

On Jan 12, 2016 by William Turton

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Planned Parenthood denies blocking Bernie Sanders supporters

The organization won't say for what reasons it blocks people.

On Jan 11, 2016 by William Turton

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Hacker group Lizard Squad has turned against its former spokesman

Lizard Squad is turning against one of its own.

On Jan 11, 2016 by William Turton

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New video takes you inside the raid on drug lord El Chapo’s compound

There's new video of the raid that resulted in the capture of the world's most infamous drug lord, El Chapo.

On Jan 11, 2016 by William Turton

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The White House just joined Snapchat

The executive branch has joined Snapchat.

On Jan 11, 2016 by William Turton