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FBI says social networking fraud escalating; 1,000 job openings for cybersecurity pros; immortality on the horizon?

US Homeland Security looking to hire 1,000 cybersecurity professionals; Data breach hits payroll firm PayChoice
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FBI warns of social networking fraud, malware escalation

Fraudsters are targeting social networking sites with increased frequency and users need to take precautions, the FBI warned.  Read full story

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Jury's verdict tossed, $388 million win for Microsoft
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Biometrics: The human body as proof of identity
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Anti-malware test in hand, Symantec swats Microsoft Security Essentials
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EMC executive takes over at storage vendor Xiotech
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Lawmakers want trusted airline passenger program revived
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