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Jay-Z and Elton John Concertgoers Ripped Off by StubHub Hackers
Crooks used logins stolen from earlier breaches at other companies.
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How to Avoid the IRS' Technology Fumbles
Groups says it all boils down to an IT management issue.
Feds Seek to Prevent Deadly Oil Train Accidents
North Dakota oil boom and rail incidents prompt new federal guidelines as local governments take action, too.
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Unclassified JFK Assassination Database Still Stored In Top Secret Vault -- for Convenience
Until June, a stand-alone PC held the master index of records inside a locked room.
California Cities Grapple With State’s Water-Saving Mandates
The state government is urging water conservation. But some cities are issuing citations for not keeping lawns green.
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Feds Join Lawsuit Alleging Symantec Overcharged Agencies for Software
The feds say the company failed to disclose discounts to agencies.
FOIA-Tracking Websites Gain Steam in D.C., New York City
A new public-records tool in the nation’s capital comes amid criticism of Mayor Vincent Gray’s government.
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False Air Force One Crash Reported on Hacked WSJ Facebook Page
The newspaper’s official account described the disappearance of Obama’s plane over Russian airspace.
Former Mayor’s Name Lingers All Over Boston
When mayors put their stamps on cities, their legacies often remain physically.
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IRS Seeks to Destroy More Hard Drives -- The Right Way This Time
Agency is also ‘refreshing employees’ awareness’ of existing policies, documents say.
Pensioners in Bankrupt Detroit OK Tough Cuts
CIty retirees will see a 4.5 percent pension cut and lose annual inflation adjustments.
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Evaluate Aspiring Cyberwarriors Using Gaming, Not Grades
Former Navy Secretary wonders why federal recruitment focuses on formal education, when computer security positions require on-the-job learning.
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Tab for IRS Probe Is Estimated at $18 Million So Far
Employees have logged 120,000 hours screening staff documents and emails.
Virginia Counties May Withdraw From Open-Access Broadband Initiative
But will Roanoke be perceived as being a technological backwater?
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Hackers Exploit MH17 Sorrow; Redirect Online Tributes to Malware
Fake Facebook pages set up for crash victims are driving traffic to pop-up ads on external sites.
County Clerk in Florida Ready to Issue Marriage Licenses for Gay Couples
But a judge's ruling Monday afternoon will put any gay weddings in Key West on hold.
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This Scientist Explains Why Israel's Iron Dome Is Overrated
Want to stay alive in Israel? Forget Iron Dome and check your phone. By Patrick Tucker
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Obama: No Expanded U.S. Military Role in Ukraine
The Obama administration says the attack on an airliner over Eastern Ukraine should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Europe to do more to protect its national security interests. By Molly O’Toole
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