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Health care data is becoming big target for hackers

Feb 6, 2014
Turns out a lot of our medical records aren't very secure, and might be even more valuable to hackers.

New Year's resolution: Don't get hacked

Jan 2, 2014
Snapchat suffered a major security breach and Skype saw its social media accounts compromised.

Can Adobe 'photoshop out' privacy concerns?

Dec 12, 2013
Adobe's security concerns could impact the company’s financial performance, eventually.

Facebook warns some users to change their passwords after hack

Nov 13, 2013
A massive hack last month is having a continuing impact on the social network.

Hackers find vulnerability in system that tracks shipping vessels

Oct 21, 2013
Fake radio signals can be used to make ships that don't exist appear on the tracking system.

Can you find bail bondsman on Silk Road?

Oct 9, 2013
There is a bail hearing Wednesday for the alleged mastermind behind the website Silk Road, where users could buy drugs, guns, and even hitmen.

Adobe admits it's been hacked, customer information compromised

Oct 4, 2013
Hackers have gained access to almost 3 million customer accounts.

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Are concerns about cyber war too sensationalist?

Sep 18, 2013
One author says our fears are misplaced.

The Syrian Electronic Army strikes again

Aug 28, 2013
The New York Times and Twitter are its latest targets.

Syrian Electronic Army hacked U.S. media companies using Outbrain

Aug 16, 2013
The group supporting Bashar al-Assad hacked a service called Outbrain in order to target WaPo, CNN, and Time.