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Hackers Wreak Havoc On 'Wired' Writer's Digital Life

from National Public Radio
August 9, 2012

Within one hour, Wired.com senior writer Mat Honan's entire digital life was destroyed. Hackers got access to his Google account and chaos followed. Eight years of Gmail were deleted. His iPhone was wiped clean — as was his iPad and MacBook. Honan talks to Renee Montagne about how hackers were able to gain access to his accounts.

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  • Morning Edition, August 9, 2012
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