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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Monday, June 10, 2013  Blythewood Mayor James Ross says the town's website was defaced earlier this month.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A Democratic senator has asked Gov. Nikki Haley whether South Carolina paid a ransom to the computer hacker who stole millions of taxpayers' personal information last fall.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  A Charleston firm has started a new social networking site to help people check off their bucket list items.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A new tech project designed to show off Charleston's technology efforts to residents and visitors alike is taking off.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina lawmakers want to extend and enhance credit services for taxpayers compromised by last fall's hacking at the Revenue Department.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Cybersecurity consultants say South Carolina should spend $15 million next year to better secure residents' personal data.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The next time you decide to go shopping at a grocery store or the mall instead of using cash or your credit card to make a purchase you can now use your cell phone. Fraendy Clervaud has the story.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Two University of South Carolina students are helping bring Gamecock nation with a new social media app.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The director of South Carolina's tax collection agency says the department is working to restore its credibility following last fall's massive hacking of taxpayers' personal data.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Cybercriminals are exploiting the interest in the Boston attack by sending malware through email.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The South Carolina Senate has tentatively approved a bill meant to increase oversight of public agencies' computer systems following last fall's massive breach at the Department of Revenue.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Police say three school-issued laptops are missing from Camden High School.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Bleak future for typing: Time-honored skill becoming less necessary, raising fears in schools

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Some taxpayers have recently received letters in the mail instead of their tax return.