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Feds call $1M IRS scam largest ever
If you think online and telephone scammers just couldn't fool more people -- think again. The Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration this week issued a warning to taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to represent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in an effort to defraud them. Read More


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If I Were the Next CEO of Symantec
As you've probably noted by now, Symantec just announced that CEO Steve Bennett is out and is being replaced by board member Michael Brown on a temporary basis. The board will now conduct a search for a permanent CEO. Read More

This is a great time to start a career in cybersecurity
Are you feeling a little restless in your career? Could it be time for something new? This is a great time to consider a new career as a cybersecurity professional. Experts in cybersecurity are among the most sought-after professionals in the tech sector, with demand for workers in that field outpacing other IT jobs by a wide margin. Read More


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American Apparel Deploys CradlePoint
CradlePoint enables American Apparel to keep hundreds of international retail locations online through wireless 3G/4G LTE failover, create private networks to company headquarters, and to centrally manage the entire deployment through the cloud. Learn More

Syrian hackers claim FBI pays Microsoft big bucks for customer info
The Syrian Electronic Army, a hacker group closely associated with Syria's president, this week shared documents it allegedly stole that show what Microsoft charges the FBI monthly for information on the software maker's customers. Read More

Speedy attack targets Web servers with outdated Linux kernels
Web servers running a long-outdated version of the Linux kernel were attacked with dramatic speed over two days last week, Cisco Systems said on Thursday. Read More


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Intelligent Imaging for Improved Banking Performance
A new generation of "Intelligent Imaging" solutions has emerged that is helping banks remove the burden of paper in legacy processes, like loan origination and new account openings, while extending the power of document and data capture to achieve new levels of case management and business intelligence. Learn More

Big data, big pay: 10 data jobs with climbing salaries
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Tech pros name their most-wanted perks
Attention hiring managers: These are the perks that will give you an edge in the fight for top talent. Read More


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