Military computer contractor pleads guilty to ID theft
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UConn bookstore sells drive holding personal data

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HP admits to selling infected flash-floppy drives

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HP unveils encryption add-ons for storage products

LoJack service treats tapes like stolen cars

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Q&A: TD Ameritrade CIO talks up encryption, tiered storage
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Cisco invests millions in video encryption company
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NetApp to release virtual tape, encryption array
Building on acquisitions it made last year, Network Appliance on Tuesday plans to introduce a virtual tape library that includes an integrated data encryption appliance.

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