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The scam that knows your name and home address – here’s what to do
The scam that knows your name and home address – here’s what to do

Xbox One's Faster, Simpler Interface is Now Available To Everyone
Microsoft today announced it is releasing a major update to the Xbox One gaming console….

The Story of the First Human Head Transplant Won't Die
Stories about the first human head transplant operation, supposedly coming in December 2017, are circulating…

More Than Ever, Employees Want a Say in How Their Companies Are Run
Two readers share a report: While workers have traditionally looked to unions to address their…

App Store Sales For Android To Overtake Apple's iOS, Research Firm Says
An anonymous reader shares a report: For years, Apple’s App Store, the place where people…

About 90% of Smart TVs Vulnerable To Remote Hacking Via Rogue TV Signals
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bleeping Computer: A new attack on smart TVs…

Harley Geiger on Cybersecurity Policy
Harley Geiger, director of public policy at Rapid7, talks about how policy goes hand in…

‘Anonymous’ FTP Servers Leaving Healthcare Data Exposed
The FBI warned medical and dental offices running FTP servers in anonymous mode that criminals…

VMware Patches Pwn2Own VM Escape Vulnerabilities
VMware patched vulnerabilities uncovered earlier this month at Pwn2Own that could have let an attacker…