Your Old Smartphone's Data Can Come Back to Haunt You

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Your Old Smartphone's Data Can Come Back to Haunt You Your smartphone probably contains data in places you might not think to look. People--and companies--that sell old phones often do a lousy job of erasing all that info, according to our research with 13 secondhand phones. - Megan Geuss, PCWorld Security & Privacy News Beware: Facebook Scams Use Casey Anthony and Video Chat as Bait Attackers prey on the inherent trust of social network contacts, and the demand for breaking news to spread two new Facebook scams. Share: Malware Comes with Many Gadgets, Homeland Security Admits Foreign-made devices or even parts are sometimes deliberately infected with spyware and malware, official tells Congressional committee. Share: Groupon Privacy Changes Reveal More About You The group-buying service says it now collects location data through its mobile apps and may share it with marketing partners. 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