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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 sensitive information of 4 million current and former employees.

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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 come from a company we trust — or when we download an app.

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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, using a combination of techniques to trigger wire transfers up to $1 million.

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What Is a 'Data Breach' Really?

Target, Home Depot and JPMorgan Chase clearly suffered major data breaches. So did Apple’s iCloud, Dropbox and Snapchat. Or so we thought.

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When Internet Ads Attack

Malware embedded in ads can infect your computer when you click on them, and it's happening to Macs as well as PCs. Here's how to reduce your risk.

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Will States Lead the Way on Data Breach Requirements?

Forty-seven states have laws about data privacy, and federal data breach requirements don't appear to be imminent.

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Is This Malware 'South Park'-Inspired?

Malicious advertising, or malvertising, is making visits to some popular websites a dicey proposition. This time, both Mac and Windows are affected.

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