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How ballyhooed ChaCha lost its mojo

Early enthusiasm for ChaCha Search Inc. was so high that at one point it reportedly received a $100 million buyout offer. But today, with ChaCha’s workforce down to 15, the jubilance is gone, Web traffic continues to drain, and founder Scott Jones appears ready to move on.

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Anthem’s IT system had cracks before hack

Anthem Inc. spends $50 million a year and employs 200 people to keep its information technology secure. Yet the Indianapolis-based health insurance giant still left itself vulnerable to hackers on key fronts leading up to the theft of 80 million consumer records.

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Report: Automakers fail to fully protect against hacking

Automakers are cramming cars with wireless technology, but they have failed to adequately protect those features against the real possibility that hackers could take control of vehicles or steal personal data, according to an analysis of information that manufacturers provided to a senator.

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Telecom players embrace home security services

Technology has paved the way for people to engage with more aspects of their homes beyond security features. As a result, cable, phone and other companies have taken notice and jumped into the space.

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2015 Forty Under 40: Sunny Lu Williams

Sunny Lu Williams, 32, translates international understanding into corporate success as general manager of medical solutions/vice president of business development for Telamon Corp.

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2015 Forty Under 40: Vijay Mehta

Vijay Mehta, 36, vice president of information technology at Experian and principal of Mehtasolutions, is a globe-trotting entrepreneur who keeps an eye on the next profitable thing.

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