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Why this government data breach is worse than other hacks

The latest cyberattack on the US federal government goes deeper than a typical hack. Also: Samsung may unveil the next Galaxy Note sooner than usual, and clues point to new iPods next week.

Bridget Carey

July 10, 2015 2:26 p.m. PT

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It's easy to become desensitized to hack reports these days, but the latest government data breach isn't your standard hack. Watch CNET Update below for the details on the cyberattack to the Office of Personnel Management that affected more than 22 million people.

Also in this tech-news roundup, it looks like Samsung may unveil the next Galaxy Note sooner than expected to get ahead of Apple. But Apple could have its own surprises in store next week with new iPods:

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Why this government data breach is worse than other hacks

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