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Russian hackers are selling British officials' passwords

The massive, illegal trading market among hackers includes passwords of senior British politicians, police officers and diplomats.

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Microsoft ransomware-protected Windows 10 S gets hack-tested

We asked a leading security researcher to test Microsoft's claim that "no known ransomware" installs on its newest, locked down version of Windows 10.

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How to install a Nest Cam

Here's how to get your new security camera up and running in under 5 minutes.

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<p>A new privacy feature called "Profile Guard" is coming to Facebook users in India, and perhaps other countries, too.</p>

Facebook's new Profile Guard will protect your pics

Launching first in India, the new profile picture protections will stop people from copying your profile pic, and could be expanding globally soon.

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Survey shows that your parents trust tech less than you do

File it under "duh" perhaps, but there's some interesting new data on how different generations weigh today's tech against the privacy concerns it raises.

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<p>A voided label on the front panel of your gas pump means there might be a skimmer inside waiting to steal your credit card info.</p>

FTC offers tips to avoid getting scammed at the pump

The Federal Trade Commission warns that credit card "skimmers" are getting smaller and sneakier. Here's how to keep your information safe.

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

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

Some security researchers say Fireball 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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