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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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August's bargain Smart Lock does all of the basics

August's $149 Smart Lock isn't HomeKit- or Z-Wave-enabled, but it still manages to impress.

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<p>CCleaner on Android wasn't affected.</p>

CCleaner hack affects 2.27 million computers, including yours?

Your device may have CCleaner malware. Here's what you need to know.

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<p>A lock with social security card and driver's license on a computer keyboard by not maintaining proper safeguards.</p>

Massachusetts AG sues Equifax over massive data breach

The suit alleges the credit reporting bureau violated state data protection and privacy laws by not installing appropriate safeguards.

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

Hackers hid malicious code in popular CCleaner software

Avast-owned Piriform, which makes the computer-cleaning program, says no harm was done to any users but encourages people to check which version they have.

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