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Did this journalist just reveal the identity of a notorious hacker?

Internet security blogger Brian Klebs may have just dug up the real identity of Phobia, who perpetrated one of the biggest hacks of 2012.

On Mar 19, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture Trending

High-profile users abandon Instagram over new terms of service

National Geographic, Wired writer Mat Honan, and singer Pink are just three of the well-known Instagram users who are leaving the photo-sharing community because of its controversial new terms of service.

On Dec 19, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Internet Culture

Hacking prodigy “Cosmo the God” sentenced in juvenile court

The legendary hacker is banned from unsupervised Internet use for six years.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Lorraine Murphy

Tech

How @blanket handled a Twitter hijacking

First, he panicked. Then, he started tracking down the hacker who stole his Twitter handle.

On Oct 1, 2012 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Dotted Lines: “Outta My System”

My Morning Jacket gets cosmic with Zach Galifianakis.

On Aug 7, 2012 by Austin Powell

Internet Culture Trending

Hackers take over Gizmodo’s Twitter

Also compromised was the account of one of the site's former writers, now with Wired.

On Aug 3, 2012 by Kris Holt

Internet Culture

Flickr reacts to the reported death of Flickr

A Gizmodo article about the site's death captivated the Internet. But what do Flickr users have to say about it?

On May 16, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

Internet Culture