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<p>CCleaner is downloaded millions of times a week for free.</p>

Researchers: CCleaner attack aimed at major tech companies

Hackers set their sights on companies like Google, Microsoft and Samsung, infecting potentially hundreds of computers with malicious software.

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Police need warrant to track cell phones, appeals court says

A judge must sign off when police use "Stingrays" to record all the cell phone numbers nearby. The devices trick cell phones by acting like cell towers.

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<p>Does it look like a large electric toothbrush to you?</p>

These security robots are the ultimate spy tools

Watch out, criminals. Knightscope’s new security robot uses the same technology as TSA screening points to detect the size and shape of weapons.

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<p>Senators want to know when Equifax knew about its massive data breach exposing personal information for as many as 143 million people in the US, including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates and addresses of customers. </p>

How has the Equifax security breach affected you?

About half of the US population's personal data has been compromised. Does it scare you? What have you done about it? We want to know.

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<p>US Security and Exchange Commission Chairman&nbsp;John Clayton.</p>

After breach, SEC says hackers used stolen data to buy stocks

After accessing the Security and Exchange Commission's nonpublic filings, hackers may have used the stolen data to pad their portfolios with tomorrow's hot stocks.

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Face ID can protect iPhone X from thieves, but not the law

Despite all the safeguards behind Face ID, the biometric tech will have a hard time providing privacy in the courts.

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<p>In September of 2017, a data breach at Equifax exposed the personal information of thousands of customers.&nbsp;</p>

Equifax sends breach victims to fake support site

Can you tell the difference between equifaxsecurity2017.com and securityequifax2017.com? One is a lookalike support page set up to teach Equifax a lesson.

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Nest Cam IQ Outdoor brings security to your backyard

Nest expands its smart home offerings with a new security camera. Features include facial recognition tech, "SuperSight" and two-way talk.

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Nest unveils smart doorbell with HD camera

The Nest Hello camera has a microphone and a speaker for two-way audio, an LED ring that can provide some front door illumination and a 4:3 HD camera.

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Protect your whole home with the Nest Secure alarm system

The Nest Secure alarm system is a new security system for your entire house.

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The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor scans faces, tells you who's there

The Nest Cam IQ Outdoor brings facial recognition tech to your backyard.

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August adds Z-Wave to its new Smart Lock Pro

Got a Z-Wave hub? August's Smart Lock Pro might just be right for you.

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