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Scammers are using an old trick to hijack WhatsApp accounts by posing as a friend.

Were told this would happen and alas, it has. >> microsoft has discovered six fake web pages that were meant to mimic conservative institutions even the u.s. senate. how the scam worked, you were sent e-mails to your inbox. you click through them thinking theyre from legitimate institutions like the republican international institute. you were redirected to fake web pages. the hackers use your security codes to get to other sources. we asked about this. >> i think the smart thing for us to concl...

On their desktop or smartphone becomes part of the bitcoin network the digital ledger that supposedly makes a bit coin both independent and secure is whats known as block chain a block chain is a digital chain managed by many computers in a network which keep track of records and what are called blocks each block contains information about a transaction the block is checked and verified by all the computers distributed throughout the network and contains security codes from previous blocks that ...

Contains information about a transaction the block is checked and verified by all the computers distributed throughout the network and contains security codes from previous blocks that practically eliminates the chances of manipulating or counterfeiting the currency. at the moment bitcoin is still on a wild roller coaster ride in the markets but one thing is fairly certain it wont fall victim to inflation the algorithm behind the digital technology wont allow the mining of more than twenty one m...

Seen in decades unfolding here at the offices of "charlie hebdo," a satirical newspaper about a mile from the notre dame cathedral. the attackers pulling up around 11:30 a.m. opening fire on two doormen killing one. inside they find corrine rey and her daughter. they force them to give them the security codes and enter. the masked men walking into an editorial meeting gunning down the editor stephane charbonnier and then nine others. >> they called their name and shot them. and they were shot in...

Last month, target reported than hackered had compromised the security of 40 million credit and debit card users. this week, it was announced that the breach affected an additional 70 million american people. that means the security impact affected 1 in 3 americans. the breach not only stole credit card information including card number, expiration date, and security codes, but also included data such as home addresses and e-mail addresses. greg has to assure customers target will cover the cost...

She thanked the doctors and nurses for making sure she got the best treatment to get back to george and the dogs as quickly as possible. >> we rely on encription. its a dirty word for the nsa. a supercomputer could break even the strongest security codes. >> reporter: the scrambled codes that protection the most sensitive information online shield the most crucial data that gompb governments possess. now the nsa is reportedly developing a quantum computer that will be able to break any encryptio...

>> so we start this half hour with a secret service investigation, a wild manhunt, and millions and millions of your dollars at stake. thats some of whats going on right now in the wake of that massive hack of customer information at target. check your credit and debit card statements because 40 million accounts have been hacked. if youve shopped at the retail ernie time since black friday, someone or someones may have your name, card numbers, the expiration date and even the security codes. wha...

Merry christmas to the fimp -- to the finch family whether you are together or apart, you are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. >> the massive data breech at nearly all of target stores could mean your credit or debit card numbers may have been taken. how can you keep your info safe as you finish up your last-minute holiday shopping? senior business correspondent brenda butner has the answer. >> customer information including names, card numbers, expiration dates and security code...

News, scammers got the names, account numbers, expiration dates, and security codes of shoppers who visited target stores between november 27th and december 15th. its not exactly clear how the thieves did it, but experts say the theft likely happened when shoppers swiped their cards to make a purchase. with the stolen information, the thieves can act in seconds. its what happened to katie, who asked we not disclose her name. >> they went to stores i never been to and successfully opened 11 to 14...