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How the Russian government used disinformation and cyber warfare in 2016 election

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Facebook is killing democracy with its personality profiling data

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In this Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, photo, a person searches the internet for sales, in Miami. With the holidays fast approaching, more people are using their smartphones and other devices to get a handle on their last-minute shopping. Hackers are on the hunt too, looking to steal personal information from easy targets. But experts say a few precautions can go a long way in protecting yourself from cyber Scrooges. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (AP)

Chasing cyber-leads: An ethical hacker explains how to track down the bad guys

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FILE - In this June 5, 2015, file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington. A Homeland Security Department official says hackers have targeted the voter registration systems of more than 20 states in recent months. FBI Director James Comey told lawmakers this week that the agency is looking “very, very hard” at Russian hackers who may try to disrupt the U.S. election. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) (AP)

Protect your privacy during Trump’s reign: A hacker’s guide to being cyber-safe

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