The largest-ever data breach has reportedly occurred with a hacking group claiming to have stolen nearly 3 billion individuals’ personal information, including social security numbers, from background check company National Public Data. Most of the information has been released for free online. Advice to guard against phishing messages, identity theft and vigilance after a breach is recommended while services to monitor personal info exposure are available.

NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
The National Security Agency (NSA) has warned that fast flux, a technique used by cybercriminals and hostile nations to hide their activities, is a significant