Stolen Passwords and Your Password Security
In the wake of the news that a Russian crime ring has stolen 1.2 billion username and password combinations and 500 million email addresses, it is time to think about your password collection once again...

In an effort to protect families from digital threats, law enforcement agencies across country have been endorsing and distributing software called ComputerCOP. The program claims to help parents monitor their childrens’ online computer use and protect against predators, however a recent investigation has found that the software has severe security flaws that could be putting sensitive information at risk. The Electronic Frontier Foundation reports that the software includes a keylogging feature that transmits keystrokes to a third party. Even worse, the information is transmitted without encryption, exposing passwords and other sensitive data to attackers. If you need to remove this software from your computer, you can follow these directions on the EFF site.