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Seen At 11: Authorities Crack Down On Data Brokers Who Track Your Web Activity

Federal authorities have launched a crackdown on data brokers – people who track your every search and purchase on the Internet and sell the information.

2013/03/12

Cyber extortion is the latest computer crime wave sweeping the country, in which computers are held for ransom. (Graphic: CBS 2)

Computer Ransom: Your Personal Files Hijacked And Held Hostage

Imagine your personal information and all your computer files being taken, hijacked and held for ransom. That is exactly what happens in the latest cyberscam.

2013/02/06

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Hacker Convicted Of Stealing iPad Users’ Personal Information

A man has been convicted of hacking into AT&T’s servers and stealing more than 120,000 e-mail addresses of iPad users – including Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

2012/11/20

(credit: AP)

Con Artists Targeting Seniors On Long Island

It’s the season of giving, but con artists are making the most of the generosity of seniors by scamming them out of thousands of dollars.

2010/12/01

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