Dot Dot Dot: What’s real online isn’t always true
The information age was supposed to be an era of universal, perfect knowledge. But in a world of bits and bytes, can we actually know anything?
On Mar 29, 2012 by Nicholas White
Pinterest scammer claims hoax—but the facts check out
Steve may or may not making be making thousands spamming Pinterest, but his story revealed a very real issue for the community.
On Mar 28, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Why Reddit banned influential moderator Ian Miles Cheong
Known on Reddit as solinvcitus, Cheong submitted links to a gaming site he edited and possibly profited as a result.
On Mar 26, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Monday’s Reddit Digest—upvotes for cash
Learn about how spammers are trying—and failing—to buy influence on the social news site.
On Mar 12, 2012 by Kevin Morris
Is this the face of a Reddit spammer?
Lessons on the right way to Reddit from the Daily Dot’s own Logan Youree.
On Jan 27, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini
Porn pusher patiently pummels Reddit without panache
Hidden link-sharing networks on Reddit are pushing porn in an attempt to gain traffic—to little if any effect.
On Nov 2, 2011 by Kevin Morris
Twitter hit by account hijackers
Twitter is scrambling to control an outbreak of account break-ins.
On Oct 18, 2011 by Dave Copeland
How to can Twitter spam
Here are some tips on ending unwanted tweets.
On Aug 23, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini
iYogi caught in web of upvote spam
Reddit spammers beware: It doesn’t matter how intricate your scheme is — you will likely be caught.
On Jul 12, 2011 by Kevin Morris
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