personal data

U.S. prosecutors warn that they may soon delete their personal data they have stored on the file-sharing site Megaupload, citing illegal transfer of music and movies on the site.

Evil geniuses aren't to blame for most breaches of personal data. Usually, the information is all but handed out, thanks to carelessness or stupid decisions.

Calls from a real debt collector are scary enough; these calls are from abusive thugs armed with enough personal data to make them seem legit. Don't be fooled.

You know those numbers you try so hard to protect, such as for Social Security and your credit cards? A report from the Internet security firm Symantec says the price put on that personal data doesn't add up to much.

Dan Grech reports.