Joseph Cox

Joseph Cox

Joseph is an award-winning investigative journalist focused on generating impact. His work has triggered hundreds of millions of dollars worth of fines, shut down tech companies, and much more.
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CrowdStrike ‘Deeply Sorry for the Inconvenience’
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CrowdStrike ‘Deeply Sorry for the Inconvenience’

The Windows outage has disrupted hospitals, airports, public transit, and much more worldwide.
Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can (and Can’t) Unlock
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Leaked Docs Show What Phones Cellebrite Can (and Can’t) Unlock

The leaked April 2024 documents, obtained and verified by 404 Media, show Cellebrite could not unlock a large chunk of modern iPhones.
Police Really Want a Cybertruck, Email Shows
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Police Really Want a Cybertruck, Email Shows

The Anaheim Police Department said it wanted to be the first department with a Cybertruck, according to an internal email obtained by 404 Media. But the company advertising the modified vehicles hasn’t actually made one yet, the police said.
Podcast: The Worst Telecom Breach Ever
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Podcast: The Worst Telecom Breach Ever

We explain why the AT&T breach is possibly the worst one to hit a telecom ever. Then, the world of AI through the eye's of JD Vance, and inside a face fraud factory.
You're Invited: 404 Media's First Anniversary Party
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You're Invited: 404 Media's First Anniversary Party

We're throwing a party and you're invited!
FBI Gains Access to Suspected Trump Shooter’s Password Locked Phone
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FBI Gains Access to Suspected Trump Shooter’s Password Locked Phone

The FBI announced on Monday it had successfully gained access to the phone used by Thomas Matthew Crooks, the suspected shooter in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Inside the Face Fraud Factory
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Inside the Face Fraud Factory

An underground site is selling videos and photos of real people to bypass selfie checks for online services. In essence, these individuals have been turned into stock models for services specifically designed for fraud.
DDoSecrets Mirrors Wikileaks Data After Assange Plea Deal
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DDoSecrets Mirrors Wikileaks Data After Assange Plea Deal

Distributed Denial of Secrets, the de facto heir to Wikileaks, has now mirrored data Wikileaks previously published to ensure it stays available.
American Hacker in Turkey Linked to Massive AT&T Breach
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American Hacker in Turkey Linked to Massive AT&T Breach

John Binns, who was previously arrested in Turkey, is linked to the newly announced breach of AT&T which impacted “nearly all” of the company’s customers, multiple sources told 404 Media.
Hackers Steal Text and Call Records of ‘Nearly All’ AT&T Customers
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Hackers Steal Text and Call Records of ‘Nearly All’ AT&T Customers

In one of the most significant data breaches in recent history, hackers stole AT&T customers’ call and text metadata spanning several months.
FOIA Forum with a PACER Expert! 7/31, 1PM EST
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FOIA Forum with a PACER Expert! 7/31, 1PM EST

Our next FOIA Forum is going to be with the world's best expert on digging up U.S. court records Seamus Hughes!
Podcast: The Ticketmaster Hack
Podcast

Podcast: The Ticketmaster Hack

The Ticketmaster hack has got a lot, lot worse. We also talk about how scalpers have teamed up with hackers, and then the continued sale of netflow data to the U.S. government.