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No wires needed for this door-mounted DIY security camera

Forget traditional security cameras. The Remo+ DoorCam fits right on your front door.

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IRS says you were screwed even before the Equifax hack

Yup.

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Get a lifetime PureVPN subscription for $80

Protect yourself against KRACK and other threats with this blazing-fast, award-winning VPN -- which normally runs $78 for just two years. Plus: a laptop-compatible mobile charger for $37!

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KRACK attack: Here's how companies are responding

Some companies already have updates to fix the Wi-FI flaw available, but others say it'll take a few weeks.

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KRACK Wi-Fi bug: Here's how to protect yourself

If you thought your protected Wi-Fi was safe, think again. Nearly all devices are affected by the new KRACK exploit.

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<p>With convenient inbox management tools for all your accounts and a built-in calendar, Microsoft's Outlook for iOS is a great option for email and appointments.</p>

Homeland Security tells federal agencies to secure email now!

They've got 90 days to roll out an email validation system that should help protect against spoofed emails and phishing attacks.

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<p>Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) wants to know if Apple's Face ID technology for unlocking iPhones with a glance protects consumers' privacy.&nbsp;</p>

Apple answers Sen. Al Franken’s privacy concerns over Face ID

The tech giant reiterates points from its own report last month, including that the iPhone X doesn't store or send biometric information.

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KRACK in Wi-Fi security: Everything you need to know

A weakness in Wi-Fi-connected devices could expose you to nearby hackers. Here are answers to your questions about that.

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Apple's KRACK Wi-Fi fix coming in a few weeks

The company has a fix for the vulnerability in beta now.

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<p>The KRACK attack hits any device using WPA2 security. It'll affect smart homes the hardest.</p>

Why KRACK could hit your smart home's Wi-Fi the hardest

Smart devices and appliances, everything from your refrigerator to your television, are ideal targets for hackers thanks to the KRACK exploit.

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Google to patch devices vulnerable to KRACK flaw

A weakness in the WPA2 protocol places virtually all wireless-enabled devices at risk. Google says it will patch its Android gadgets in "the coming weeks."

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Wi-Fi has a big security flaw - and you need to act now

A weakness discovered in WPA2 encryption affects almost every Wi-Fi device. Unless the flaw is patched, hackers could potentially spy on everything you do online.

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