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Osama bin Laden's Death a Boon for Online Crooks The FBI is warning e-mails and links to alleged photos and videos of Osama bin Laden's corpse are fake and likely link to sites that will attempt to install a virus on your PC. - Ian Paul, PCWorld Security & Privacy News How to Build Better Passwords Without Losing Your Mind The rash of recent hacker attacks is a rough reminder that someone out there is always gunning for your private data. No password is perfect, but you can build a better password with these simple tips. Share: Smartphone Spying Reality Check Yes, your smartphone is spying on you. The real question is, should you care? Share: Sony Hack Caps Recent String of Security Horror Shows Sony is just the latest in a string of security screw ups that have impacted millions of people in the past two months. 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