I write about Internet security for VentureBeat, including enterprise security, cloud security, mobile security, your mom’s security, security policy, and cyber criminals. I also dig cultural stories, and startups dealing with non-tech-savvy markets.

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stories by Meghan Kelly

CISPA bill headed to House vote next week

A criticized cyber-security bill that hopes to improve information sharing between the private and public sectors was voted through by the House Intelligence Committee today.

The wrong privacy policy could cost you ‘hundreds of thousands of dollars,’ says lawyer

Think twice before you grab that privacy policy from a similar company -- they might not be one size fits all.

Foundation Capital raises 7th funding of $282M for early stage startups

Early stage investing venture firm Foundation Capital announced a $282 million fund aimed at consumer, IT, and green-tech startups.

Bad Vudu: Thieves steal personal information after break-in of Walmart’s video service

After robbers stole broke into Walmart's video service Vudu's offices in March, the company reset customer passwords today.

I feel pretty! Facebook releases broad test of new status actions

Facebook is testing a new status update option that lets you tell everyone how you're feeling, what you're watching, and if you're drinking.

Advocacy groups call for ‘week of action’ to change the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

The proposed changes to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act spurred more than just angry tweets. The EFF and others are calling for people to rise up and flood congressmen with CFAA reform demands.

Coinbase phishing attacks are the 3rd Bitcoin security problem this week

Coinbase warned users about phishing attacks in a blog post this week after personal information is exposed in search engine results.

Quit cutting those coupons: SavingStar raises $9.1M to do the work for you

SavingStar, which collects your coupon savings across multiple grocery stores and gives them to you as a lump sum, got a lump sum of its own today: A $9.1 million fourth round of funding.

As part of then new funding, …