We often think of the “bad guys” on the Internet as loners in basements who like to hack into people’s private information. But sophisticated criminals, and corporations with lax data security policies, are also to blame for the current state of personal privacy on the Web. We talk with two USA Today reporters who investigated the lesser-known aspects of cyber crime, and explore what consumers should do to protect their information.

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  • Byron Acohido Technology reporter, USA Today; Co-Author, "Zero Day Threat: The Shocking Truth of How Banks and Credit Bureaus Help Cyber Crooks Steal Your Money and Identity" (Union Square Press)
  • Jon Swartz Technology reporter, USA Today; Co-Author, "Zero Day Threat: The Shocking Truth of How Banks and Credit Bureaus Help Cyber Crooks Steal Your Money and Identity" (Union Square Press)

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