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Check whether your photos were exposed in latest Facebook bug

The social network announced that some users' unpublished photos were potentially exposed. Here's how to find out if you were affected.

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<p>Targets of an Iran-linked phishing campaign saw pages that looked like this asking for their one-time login codes, according to researchers at Certfa.</p>

Iran-linked hackers reportedly targeted activists and US officials

Researchers say a phishing campaign happened just as Trump prepared to reinstate nuclear sanctions.

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<p>Another Facebook security flaw.</p>

Facebook discloses bug that exposed 6.8 million people’s photos

More than 1,500 apps had access to pictures that people uploaded but didn't post, the social network said.

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The worst passwords of 2018 are just as dumb as you'd expect

"Password" will never be a good password. Period.

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Call of Duty creator reportedly evacuated after bomb threat

Police reportedly said nothing was found and the threats weren't "credible."

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Biggest hacks of 2018

Cambridge Analytica. Russians inside the US electrical grid. 2018 was a scary year for privacy: Let's look back at the most interesting cyberattacks of the year and see what's in store for 2019.

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<p>David Limp, Amazon's senior vice president of devices and services, announces Alexa Guard at the company's product reveal Thursday.</p>

Amazon's Alexa Guard can alert you if an Echo detects smoke alarm, breaking glass

You'll get a heads-up on your phone if an Echo device in your home detects a worrisome sound.

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<p>Anonymous computer hacker sitting in front of a virtual screen.</p>

Global hacking campaign targets critical infrastructure

The sophisticated campaign has targeted dozens of companies, most of which are based in the US.

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Taylor Swift reportedly used facial recognition tech to identify stalkers

If you attended the pop star's May 18th concert, your smile might've been captured, according to Rolling Stone.

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Kanye West made the biggest password blunder of 2018

The Pentagon, Nutella and Texas didn't do much better, according to a list from password managing app Dashlane.

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Federal data privacy bill introduced by 15 US senators

The proposal has industry support.

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Don't cut the cord on cable like a rookie (The 3:59, Ep. 503)

David Katzmaier updates his advice for cord-cutters, the Marriott cyberattack may be the work of Chinese spies, and Intel chips score a breakthrough.

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