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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I Tracked an NYC Subway Rider's Movements with an MTA ‘Feature’
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I Tracked an NYC Subway Rider's Movements with an MTA ‘Feature’

“Obviously this is a great fit for abusers,” an expert on domestic violence and cybersecurity said.
Hackers Can Silently Grab Your IP Through Skype. Microsoft Is In No Rush to Fix It
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Hackers Can Silently Grab Your IP Through Skype. Microsoft Is In No Rush to Fix It

A security researcher has found it’s possible to reveal a Skype app user’s IP address without the target needing to even click a link. Microsoft said the vulnerability does not need immediate attention.
The A.I. Surveillance Tool DHS Uses to Detect ‘Sentiment and Emotion’
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The A.I. Surveillance Tool DHS Uses to Detect ‘Sentiment and Emotion’

Internal DHS and corporate documents detail the agency’s relationship with Fivecast, a company that promises to scan for “risk terms and phrases” online.
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The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15
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The Secret Weapon Hackers Can Use to Dox Nearly Anyone in America for $15

Most Americans have very little choice but to provide their personal information to credit bureaus. Hackers have found a way into that data supply chain, and are advertising access in group chats used by violent criminals who rob, assault, and shoot targets.