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— Piracy apps are a growing threat, according to an investigation out today. Users are more likely to report malware incidents.

— Cryptominers are employing an exploit used in the WannaCry outbreak. Infections have been on the rise since March, researchers found.

— We’re not No. 1 anymore. A study out today found that the Asia-Pacific region’s accounts supplanted North America as the top target of cyber criminals.

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