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Protect yourself from the Heartbleed bug

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — A dangerous bug, known officially as the HeartBleed bug, has compromised the security of various popular websites. The bug, according to heartbleed.com, allows attackers to eavesdrop on communications, steal data directly from the services and users and to impersonate services and users.

So as a result, your favorite websites might have asked you to change your passwords. According to CNN Technology Analyst Brett Larson, you can use this site to test your server.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
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