Jacob Appelbaum
‘Risk’ Is a Documentary About Becoming Disillusioned With Julian Assange
After spending four years filming the WikiLeaks founder, Laura Poitras still has more questions than answers.
A 'Tor General Strike' Wants to Shut Down the Tor Network for a Day
An anonymous post is calling for the strike, in part to protest a recent investigation into activist Jacob Appelbaum.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
This morning, Hillary Clinton wins the Puerto Rico primary, civilians trying to flee Fallujah have been killed by ISIS, a surprise Kanye gig in NYC had to be canceled after thousands of fans shut down the East Village, and more.
Appelbaum Leaves Tor Project Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The prominent digital rights activist and Tor developer stepped down from his position at the Tor Project after “serious” allegations of sexual misconduct.
'Risk' Is a Weirdly Satisfying Look into the Life of Julian Assange
Laura Poitras's new documentary offers a thrilling and intimate look into the life of one of the most controversial journalists in the world.
Is Twitter Censoring a Blockbuster Report on US Drone Assassinations?
Experts say related tweets aren't showing up in users' timelines, but the company isn't saying anything.
Anti-NSA Pandas by Ai Weiwei and Jacob Appelbaum Go Digital
'Panda to Panda' gets immortalized on an exclusive Electric Objects digital picture frame.
Infrared Portraits Capture Counter-Surveillance Dissidents
Hacker and privacy advocate Jacob Appelbaum's new photo exhibit celebrates well-known (and invisible) dissidents, from Ai Weiwei to William Binney.
The Anxiety of Being Watched by Machines: There's an App for That
Modern surveillance has both artists and technologists on edge.
Komplaint Dept. - Trust Never Sleeps
The government is with us 24/7, on the other side of the bed, night after night, listening in case we mumble something in our sleep. Might NSA also stand for No Strings Attached?
Jacob Appelbaum Doesn't Have Much Hope for the Future of Privacy
Jacob Appelbaum has been called the "most dangerous man in cyberspace." But he's not, and it's a label that pisses him off. In reality, Appelbaum is a renowned cybersecurity expert who happens to be one of the developers for the Tor Project and a...