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Cyber thieves hack for ransom, forcing people to pay to get data back

Cyber thieves use "ransomware" to demand money if you want to retrieve your data. In 2013 alone, ransomware cost victims more than half a million dollars. Shawn Henry, former FBI executive assistant director and president of cyber security firm CrowdStrike Services, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how to protect yourself against these cyberattacks.
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