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Believe it or not, pirates still exist. No, they\u2019re not the same scallywags you see on a ride at Disneyland or the characters who sail the high seas. Instead, they\u2019re using a computer to patrol the internet, looking for unsuspecting online users who they can steal from. If we\u2019re not careful, any one of us could be their next victim. And rather than getting a triumphant monologue and catchphrase as they leave, you have to pick up the wreckage as they\u2019ve stolen your money or identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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