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Byron Acohido

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The Massive U.S. Government Hack: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management says that hackers stole the sen...

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The Most Trusted Brands Are Phishers' Favorite Lures

Many of us fail to understand the phishing risk when an email seems to ...

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The Game of Thrones-Inspired Malware That Will Massacre Your Bank Account

The Dyre Wolf gang has been taking aim at small and mid-size businesses...

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What Is a 'Data Breach' Really?

Target, Home Depot and JPMorgan Chase clearly suffered major data breac...

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When Internet Ads Attack

Malware embedded in ads can infect your computer when you click on them...

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Will States Lead the Way on Data Breach Requirements?

Forty-seven states have laws about data privacy, and federal data breac...

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Is This Malware 'South Park'-Inspired?

Malicious advertising, or malvertising, is making visits to some popula...

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