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Hackers spy on Kansas family through unsecured baby monitor

Hackers spy on Kansas family through unsecured baby monitor

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Hackers spy on Kansas family through unsecured baby monitor

A Kansas family are the latest victims of a hacked nanny cam, after noticing the device purchased to monitor their three-month-old baby was also monitoring them.

Kyle Ellison22 Apr 2015


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The dirty secrets of webcam-hacking peeping toms and sextortionists

The dirty secrets of webcam-hacking peeping toms and sextortionists

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The dirty secrets of webcam-hacking peeping toms and sextortionists

Virtually every computer sold today comes with a dirty little secret. It can spy on you. Learn more, and how to protect yourself.

Graham Cluley21 Apr 2015


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Emails and documents leaked during Sony hack released by WikiLeaks

Emails and documents leaked during Sony hack released by WikiLeaks

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Emails and documents leaked during Sony hack released by WikiLeaks

Hundreds and thousands of documents and emails breached during last Christmas' cyberattack on Sony Pictures have been published on WikiLeaks, reports the BBC.

Alan Martin17 Apr 2015


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Data breach bill passes House committee despite concerns

Data breach bill passes House committee despite concerns

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Data breach bill passes House committee despite concerns

The Data Security and Breach Notification Act has passed The House Energy and Commerce Committee by a vote of 29-22, reports The Hill.

Alan Martin16 Apr 2015


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Your identity has already been stolen, 'Catch Me If You Can' subject warns US citizens

Your identity has already been stolen, 'Catch Me If You Can' subject warns US citizens

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Your identity has already been stolen, 'Catch Me If You Can' subject warns US citizens

The reformed conman that the 2002 film 'Catch Me If You Can' is based on has told The Times that anyone living in the US or UK has already had their identity stolen.

Alan Martin09 Apr 2015


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Google pulls Chrome screenshot extension, after it leaks personal data

Google pulls Chrome screenshot extension, after it leaks personal data

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Google pulls Chrome screenshot extension, after it leaks personal data

A Chrome extension designed for taking and annotating screenshots has been found to be leaking sensitive data from its 1.2 million users.

Kyle Ellison09 Apr 2015


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Hacked nanny cam plays mysterious music to sleeping baby

Hacked nanny cam plays mysterious music to sleeping baby

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Hacked nanny cam plays mysterious music to sleeping baby

A Minnesota family was the victim of a hacked nanny cam last week, as they learnt that the monitor they used to check on their baby was being watched and controlled by strangers overseas.

Kyle Ellison07 Apr 2015


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Queen Elizabeth consults with cybersecurity expert over privacy fears

Queen Elizabeth consults with cybersecurity expert over privacy fears

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Queen Elizabeth consults with cybersecurity expert over privacy fears

Queen Elizabeth has been consulting one of the United Kingdom's most prominent cybersecurity experts, leading to speculation the Royal Family may be seeking protection from hackers and spies.

Alan Martin31 Mar 2015


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Passport and visa details of world leaders disclosed in accidental G20 privacy breach

Passport and visa details of world leaders disclosed in accidental G20 privacy breach

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Passport and visa details of world leaders disclosed in accidental G20 privacy breach

A common email mistake accidentally disclosed passport and visa details of 31 world leaders attending the G20 summit in Australia, the BBC reports.

Alan Martin30 Mar 2015