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Malware distributors exploit Boston Marathon tragedy

Since Monday's attack, hackers have been sending out emails linking to video of the bomb blasts that are really just cover for Trojan Horse viruses.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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Did 4chan find the Boston Marathon bomber?

Internet hiveminds continued their vigilante search today for individuals who planted the two bombs at the Boston Marathon finish line. Some believe they may have actually found a culprit.

On Apr 17, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Boston’s loneliest look to sexually capitalize on Marathon bombing

First comes the shock, then comes the shame, then comes the sex. In Boston, the tragedy surrounding Monday's marathon quickly swayed full swing. 

On Apr 17, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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What the pressure cooker bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston

"It's not so much about what the bombs tell us about the bombers in Boston," Adam Clark Estes reports. "Rather, it's what they don't tell us."

On Apr 17, 2013 by [email protected]

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The Boston Marathon will continue as planned in 2014

Sock it to 'em, Boston. Also: Why your video games are made by the same boring ol' white dudes.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Cooper Fleishman

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Yes, the government has a kill switch for cell service

A request to shut down service by a state’s homeland security advisor must go through the National Coordinating Center for Telecommunications.

On Apr 16, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Alex Jones claims “Family Guy” predicted Boston Marathon explosions

The conspiracy theorist cited an episode that aired less than a month ago. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Fidel Martinez

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How the Boston Marathon attacks brought out the best of the Internet

When Boston was attacked, kind-hearted Internet strangers from near and far stepped up. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Kris Holt

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A Boston Marathon volunteer answers your questions on Reddit

Also in today's Reddit Digest: r/Boston reacts, mods rejigger the front page, and r/randomactsofpizza delivers. 

On Apr 16, 2013 by Mike Fenn

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Patton Oswalt offers inspiring insight to Boston Marathon tragedy

But in the wake of the tragic explosions at the Boston Marathon earlier today, the comedian put his verbal skills to use on his Facebook account.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Boston residents offer victims shelter via Google doc

Sometimes disasters bring out the best in people.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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In wake of Boston tragedy, Google launches Person Finder

The service could be an invaluable tool. 

On Apr 15, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Shameless Boston Marathon parody account banned within minutes

Reports of the bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon finish line have been on the Internet for little more than an hour, and already people are starting to use the disaster as a way to pick up Twitter followers.

On Apr 15, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger