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Senators push to better protect victims of OPM hack

'I demand answers and assurances for them.'

On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Hackers stole 21.5 million Social Security numbers from the U.S. government

The stolen data also includes more than 1 million fingerprints.

On Jul 9, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Don’t use Venmo

You can't say you weren't warned.

On Jul 6, 2015 by Nico Lang

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How to change your Social Security number if you get hacked

Diamonds may be forever, but your Social Security number isn't.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Largest cyberattack in U.S. government history exposed the records of 4 million employees

Uncle Sam gets pwned.

On Jun 5, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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IRS says hackers stole data on more than 100,000 taxpayers

Nothing is certain in this world except death, taxes, and identity theft.

On May 26, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Starbucks mobile payment app a new frontier for cybercriminals

Deep Web hackers have a new target.

On May 14, 2015 by Tim Sampson

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Verizon’s website left the door open to identity thieves

Taking over an account required only a browser add-on and three phone calls.

On May 13, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Hannibal Buress hosts the Deep Webbys, an award show for Internet crime

Including categories such as "Easiest Place To Score Weed."

On Apr 27, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

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Revenge-porn kingpin Hunter Moore faces 2 to 7 years in prison

Is Anyone Up's founder will stay behind bars for several years.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Dental receptionist allegedly at the center of a massive identity theft scam

At least she didn't steal any teeth.

On Feb 7, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Online privacy threats have doubled for young adults since 2013

In fact, it's bad news for everybody.

On Apr 17, 2014 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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DOJ charges 9 ringleaders for ‘Zeus’ malware heist

But seven of them are still at large.

On Apr 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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UNC student searches for ‘Kim,’ the girl who stole her identity on Tinder

Tinder doesn’t actually do that much to ensure users are who they say are.

On Apr 7, 2014 by EJ Dickson

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Man allegedly stole dead soldier’s identity to pick up girls online

A still-grieving family uncovers an unthinkable con.

On Jan 26, 2014 by Miles Klee