Sam Biddle

Sam Biddle is a reporter based in Brooklyn, focusing on malfeasance and misused power in technology. While working at Gizmodo and Gawker, he covered stories ranging from vast corporate data breaches and celebrity hackers to trafficked webcam models and Facebook privacy. As the editor of Valleywag, he provided a critical, adversarial view of the startup economy and Silicon Valley culture. His work has also appeared in GQ, Vice, and The Awl.

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Articles by Sam Biddle on theintercept.com

The Intercept Welcomes Tech Whistleblowers as Part of a Global Partnership

Sam Biddle — Jun. 21

In partnership with European news organizations, we are soliciting information on the mishandling of digital personal information.

State Election Officials Didn’t Know About Russian Hacking Threat Until They Read It in the News, Emails Show

Sam Biddle — Jun. 20

The officials were unaware that Russia was trying to infiltrate their voting systems until months after the elections took place.

Here’s the Email Russian Hackers Used to Try to Break Into State Voting Systems

Sam Biddle — Jun. 1

The simplicity of the email, which included a malicious election software manual, is part of the playbook of an advanced attacker, an expert said.

Experts Say Keep Amazon’s Alexa Away From Your Kids

Sam Biddle — May. 11

Citing professors, pediatricians and others, critics say the listening device could stunt development and normalize surveillance.

You Can’t Handle the Truth About Facebook Ads, New Harvard Study Shows

Sam Biddle — May. 9

When you tell people you've been tracking them across the internet, they freak out and avoid buying your product, research at the Harvard Business School found.

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