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Anna is a freelance writer with far too much time on her hands. When she&#8217;s not writing about memes and internet slang, she can be found running TTRPGs online.

Anna Good

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Times are tight. Here are 26 genius hacks for your unloved skincare products

Mikael Thalen is a tech and security reporter covering social media, data breaches, hackers, and more.

Mikael Thalen

Screenshot of SEC Chairman Paul Atkin from PBS News; Background: Photo composite of a hacker, stocks, and bitcoins,

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The White House accidentally plugged a crypto scammer instead of its new SEC chair

Lindsey is a Seattle area writer interested in all things society, including internet culture, politics, and mental health. Outside of the Daily Dot, her work can be found in publications such as The Mary Sue, Truthout, and YES! Magazine.

Lindsey Weedston

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This slept-on iPhone hack IDs any outfit piece: Here’s how to do it

David Covucci was the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications.

David Covucci

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4chan was hacked—and disinfo is everywhere

Photo Illustration of Jeff Bezos in a crosswalk sign in front of the skyline in Seattle.

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Seattle crosswalks hacked to play AI message from Jeff Bezos—days after Silicon Valley-Musk prank

Anonymous: photo collage image of a person wearing Guy Fawkes mask in front of a screen of code.

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A 10-terabyte data dump on Trump, Russia hyped by ‘Anonymous’ isn’t real

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Prominent ransomware gang claims NASCAR hack—offers $4 million data bounty

photo collage of hacker Aubrey Cottie in front of the GiveSendGo logo and lines of code on computer screens.

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GiveSendGo miffed its big breach wasn’t in charges against hacker Aubrey Cottle

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Cybercrime forum alleges ‘largest social media breach ever’—drops 200 million X records as tease

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Hacker Aubrey ‘Kirtaner’ Cottle arrested for breaching Texas GOP website

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Furry hackers who leaked Project 2025 firm’s data fear leader raided by feds

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EXCLUSIVE: Hackers leak cop manuals for departments nationwide after breaching major provider

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Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Infinity bottle’: Man reveals ‘ultimate’ seasoning hack for when you’re running out of Old Bay, Mrs. Dash

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EXCLUSIVE: Scholastic, education giant and ‘Harry Potter’ publisher, breached by ‘furry’ hacker

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