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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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How the FBI may have infiltrated Darkode

Darkode was a major hub for cybercriminals—until the FBI came knocking.

On Jul 16, 2015 by William Turton

Internet Culture

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Lizard Squad servers seized by FBI, but group plans to be back tomorrow

The group says it'll be back in 24 hours.

On Jul 15, 2015 by William Turton

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Obama gives 46 drug offenders a ‘second chance’ at freedom

As the president plans to push criminal justice reform, he is giving some Americans a 'second chance.'

On Jul 13, 2015 by William Turton

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Hillary Clinton tackles Uber’s sharing economy woes

In her first speech outlining her economic plan, Clinton called out the likes of Uber and Lyft.

On Jul 13, 2015 by William Turton

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Why the situation in Greece has prompted hundreds of thousands to cry #ThisIsACoup

Over 386,00 tweets allege #ThisIsACoup.

On Jul 13, 2015 by William Turton

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Here’s the exact moment the Confederate flag came down in South Carolina

After weeks of debate, the Confederate flag is furled.

On Jul 10, 2015 by William Turton

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Biden at Freedom to Marry event: ‘There are still many more steps we have to take’

Biden celebrates same-sex SCOTUS ruling in NYC.

On Jul 9, 2015 by William Turton

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George W. Bush charged veterans’ group $100,000 for speech

The former president also charged for the use of a private jet to the event.

On Jul 9, 2015 by William Turton

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What Jeb Bush really said about you needing to ‘work longer hours’

Bush's quote was quickly taken out of context by the media and democratic rivals.

On Jul 9, 2015 by William Turton

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Lizard Squad hacker convicted on 50,000 hacking charges

One of Lizard Squad's core members has been caught.

On Jul 7, 2015 by William Turton

Internet Culture

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South Carolina State Senate votes to take down Confederate flag

The vote sets up another vote and then an almost-certain signature by the governor.

On Jul 6, 2015 by William Turton

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Reddit CEO apologizes for ‘long history of mistakes’

'We haven't communicated well,' she said, 'and we have surprised moderators and the community with big changes.'

On Jul 6, 2015 by William Turton

Internet Culture

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Hackers target federal employees with phishing emails after OPM breach

If you're a federal employee, the aftermath of the OPM breach is only getting worse.

On Jul 1, 2015 by William Turton

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Texas’ attorney general says county clerks can refuse to marry gay couples

Texas' top law-enforcement official isn't giving up.

On Jun 29, 2015 by William Turton

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Alabama’s governor orders Confederate flags removed from state capital

If this keeps up, there won't be any state left unaffected by the backlash.

On Jun 24, 2015 by William Turton