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Tech: More questions arise about OPM hack; Apple under scrutiny

MORE QUESTIONS ARISE ABOUT OPM HACK: Now that former OPM Director Katherine Archuleta has resigned, lawmakers and executive branch officials are starting to grapple with the long-term consequences of the theft of personal information for more than 21 …
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Apple Watch under scrutiny for privacy by Connecticut attorney general

The attorney general of the U.S. state of Connecticut is concerned about the privacy implications of Apple Watch’s handling of consumers’ health information.

In a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook, George Jepsen has asked for a meeting with company representatives to discuss his concerns about how personal consumer information collected through Apple Watch will be stored and safeguarded, the attorney general’s office said Monday.

Apple unveiled earlier this month a digital watch that will double as a fitness tracker and run a variety of apps.( The company said the watches will be available next year.

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US-China cyber espionage comes under increased scrutiny – RT (blog)


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US-China cyber espionage comes under increased scrutiny
RT (blog)
A new report accusing China of continuing cyber espionage against America is being prepared for the US Congress as more details on the NSA's eavesdropping empire are disclosed worldwide, ruining the US's image among its allies. The US-China 
Chinese Army's Industrial Espionage Continued Even after ExposureIBTimes.co.uk
China Responds to Free Beacon ReportWashington Free Beacon
China military hackers persist despite being outed by US: reportReuters

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Popular Android apps under security scrutiny – ZDNet

Popular Android apps under security scrutiny
ZDNet
android security concern. Research has shown that thousands of popular apps in the Google Play store may leave sensitive information exposed. A paper (.pdf) released by researchers from Leibniz University in Hannover and Philipps University of Marburg,

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