“I think he just cared and was super curious about the world," producer Brian Knappenberger said of Aaron Swartz, the subject of his new film.
On Nov 12, 2013 by Dell Cameron
The Aaron Swartz Hackathon is dedicated to furthering work on projects and issues that were near to the late Internet pioneer’s heart.
On Nov 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
SecureDrop uses four different servers to keep communications between whistleblowers and reporters private.
On Oct 17, 2013 by Dell Cameron
Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Google Reader make the top 10.
On Sep 9, 2013 by Kris Holt
The Secret Service released 104 pages of its 2011 investigation of the late Internet activist.
On Aug 13, 2013 by Joe Kloc
The House and Senate are considering a bill that would fix the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act used to charge activist Aaron Swartz.
On Jun 20, 2013 by Joe Kloc
Deric Lostutter is being charged under the "Draconian" Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the same law used to bring charges against Aaron Swartz.
On Jun 19, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
Det. Edwin Vargas has been arrested under the same law as Aaron Swartz and Andrew "weev" Auernheimer.
On May 21, 2013 by Kevin Collier
David Nosal was charged under the same statute that Aaron Swartz was facing when he took his life, 1984’s Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
On Apr 25, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
A bill to broaden the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act has been tabled indefinitely.
On Apr 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier
The United States government seems to be sending mixed messages.
On Mar 26, 2013 by Kevin Collier
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 is under fire after the high-profile case of activist Aaron Swartz, but he's not the only one to face controversial charges under the law.
On Mar 25, 2013 by Kevin Collier
Tip to felons: If you want to send the FBI on a false lead, just toss some lies into your social media presence.
On Feb 20, 2013 by Kevin Morris
Jacques Mattheij's site is intended to level the playing field when it comes to access to academic papers.
On Feb 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins
The Internet's got a weird affinity for anti-heros. Maybe it's because we're all anti-heroes of a sort.
On Feb 14, 2013 by Nicholas White