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Our Top Stories Last FM Tells Users to Change Passwords After Suspected Hack Security companies have reported that the number of Last FM passwords stolen could be as high as 2.5 million. Share: Mobile Devices Bring Cloud Storage -- and Security Risks -- to Work The risks associated with BYOD and cloud storage services highlight a problem IT shops now face: The potential loss of corporate data to an insecure public cloud. Share: Linx Fortifies Internet Infrastructure for Olympics Linx is now deploying BlackDiamond X8 switches from Extreme Networks in preparation for the Olympics to handle the onslaught of Internet traffic. Share: Apple's New Research Complex to Have Massive Underground Auditorium Drawings show the auditorium will include not only a stage, backstage, and seating area, but also a massive circular exhibition area. Share: Microsoft Extends Visual Studio Express 2012 to Desktop Apps Developers were unhappy with the lack of desktop application support. 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