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A Russian hacker has gained access and is spreading email access of over 200 million accounts.

Hackers Take Home $17,000 in Ransom After Holding Hospital Computer Network Hostage

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 06:25 AM EST

A Los Angeles hospital has been forced to pay nearly $17,000 worth of bitcoin as ransom to hackers who were able to penetrate and remotely disable the hospital's computer network. The cyber attack started on Feb. 5 and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center decided that it was in its best interest to pay the ransom in order to make sure that its computer network remains functional.

Dell faces problem after security experts found loopholes into its machines.

Dell Admits Security Loophole Built into Computers; Company Releases Update to Fix Issue

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Nov 25, 2015 08:29 AM EST

As part of Dell's promotional stunt to market the XPS 15 laptop, the company promised that it will deliver unparalleled security and privacy features. Now, it appears that Dell is in some sort of conundrum after it was discovered that there is a blatant security loophole preinstalled on its machines that will allow hackers to access user's personal data.

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