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<p>Microsoft argued Fireball's spread might be overblown.</p>

Microsoft: 250M devices infected with Fireball is ‘overblown’

When researchers discovered Fireball, they saw that it hit more than 250 million computers. Microsoft is arguing it’s more like 5 million.

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<p>You'll be able to view the feed of compatible smart home cameras on the Echo Show's screen.</p>

View your security camera feed from Amazon's Echo Show

Ask Alexa nicely and she'll pull up live video feeds on your Amazon Echo Show.

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WannaCry malware hits traffic cameras in Australia

The ransomware that shut down Britain's healthcare system still seems to be going strong.

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<p>Anything that attempts to get in the way of building minivans deserves the harshest punishment.</p>

WannaCry ransomware causes Honda plant shutdown in Japan

Just when you thought you wouldn't hear about WannaCry again...

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This software wants to protect millions of cars from hackers

A cyberdefense system that protects phones, printers and routers could soon help keep cars safe.

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5 common security mistakes you're probably making

Learn from these errors to better protect yourself online.

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<p>Ransomware demands have tripled over the last year. Now a South Korean company is paying out $1 million to free its servers.</p>

South Korean web host pays largest ransomware demand ever

WannaCry only demanded $300 from each victim. These hackers extorted $1 million from one South Korean company.

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Massive trove of exposed US voter information found

More than a decade worth of data on just about every American voter was unprotected.

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<p>MIAMI - OCTOBER 21: Hispanic voters go to the polls for early voting at the Miami-Dade Government Center on October 21, 2004 in Miami, Florida. Early voting began this week in Florida and is under heavy scrutiny after the debacle in the 2000 election.</p>

Nearly 200 million US voter records leaked

Personal details of American voters were stored on an unsecured and exposed server.

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Ring's new Video Doorbell 2 makes it easier to keep a lookout

Ring's latest buzzer, the Video Doorbell 2, comes with a removable, rechargeable battery.

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Ring's smart buzzer will actually fit on your doorframe

The $249 Ring Video Doorbell Pro is smaller than the competition, but more expensive.

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Ring's smart doorbell keeps a close eye on your house

The $249 Ring Video Doorbell Pro has a narrow design that's more likely to fit on a doorframe.

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