Marketplace Tech Report for Thursday, September 6, 2012
Sep 6, 2012

Marketplace Tech Report for Thursday, September 6, 2012

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Here's what we know: There's been a hack that involved information about at least 12 million Apple devices being posted online. It's been in the news and it sounds kind of scary, especially because if you have an iPhone or an iPad, data about that gadget could be involved. First thing: Don't freak out. Second: Keep changing your passwords.

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The mysterious case of purloined Apple IDs, hackers and the FBI

Sep 6, 2012
AntiSec claims it stole data off an FBI laptop, the Bureau denies it. What does it mean for you?

Here’s what we know: There’s been a hack that involved information about at least 12 million Apple devices being posted online. It’s been in the news and it sounds kind of scary, especially because if you have an iPhone or an iPad, data about that gadget could be involved. First thing: Don’t freak out. Second: Keep changing your passwords.

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