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How Does Minnesota's Emergency Alert System Work?

Sounding the Alarm on Emergency Alert System Flaws

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is urging states and localities to beef up security around proprietary devices that connect to the Emergency Alert System -- a national public warning system used ...
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26.5 million Comcast Xfinity customers had their partial home addresses and SSNs exposed

26.5 million Comcast Xfinity customers had their partial home addresses and SSNs exposed

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Poor security measures have reportedly put the personal details of over 26.5 million Comcast Xfinity customers at risk, a researcher has revealed. The post 26.5 million Comcast Xfinity customers had their partial ...
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Plant Your Flag, Mark Your Territory

Plant Your Flag, Mark Your Territory

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Many people, particularly older folks, proudly declare they avoid using the Web to manage various accounts tied to their personal and financial data -- from utilities and mobile phones to retirement benefits ...
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Why Is Your Location Data No Longer Private?

Why Is Your Location Data No Longer Private?

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The past month has seen one blockbuster revelation after another about how our mobile phone and broadband providers have been leaking highly sensitive customer information, including real-time location data and customer account ...
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