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  • Computer Hacker Gets 20 Years in Prison
    A computer hacker steals 40 million credit and debit card numbers leading to almost $200 million in costs for banks and insurers. A judge orders him to serve 20 years in prison.
  • Data Breaches: What You Need to Know
    Data breaches happen when a company's data is stolen. It's a concern for consumers because your personal information could be compromised in the data breach. Find out what you can do if a data breach happens to a company you do business with.
  • Friday Grab Bag - 8/21/2009
    It's Friday again, and that means it's time for the weekly SpendOnLife grab bag! Here we share some of the week's more interesting tidbits from the world of personal finance and identity theft. Enjoy!
  • A "Self-Destruct" Option to Protect Your Personal Information
    It’s bad enough when a laptop is stolen, but the problem becomes exponentially worse if the laptop contains the sensitive information of customers or employees. A data breach can be very expensive for both the company involved and for those whose information was stolen. Luckily, though, Fujitsu/Willcom is creating a product that could ease a lot of stress for consumers.