'Draconian' changes to UK espionage laws branded 'full frontal' attack on whistleblowing
National security journalists may face prison time for handling leaked information.
US-born Nasa scientist Sidd Bikkannavar was detained at border until he unlocked his JPL-issued phone
Bikkannavar's phone was reportedly returned to him but he is unsure if sensitive material has been copied.
Lazarus: North Korea-linked Sony hackers suspected to be behind cyberattacks against global banks
Financial institutions across 31 countries are believed to have been targeted by the cybercriminals.
NSO Group: Hackers use Pegasus spyware to target and track supporters of Mexican soda tax
The Mexican government has previously reportedly confirmed being a client of Israel-based NSO Group's cyberweapons.
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Old love letters are being used to con online daters out of cash
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UK teenagers to be trained in cybersecurity to protect the country against online attacks
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Fresh spate of cyberattacks threatening national security, warns security chief
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Hackers use 'bot fraud' operation to cheat advertisers out of billions every year
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How to buy Valentine's Day gifts online without falling victim to scams and hacks
IBTimes UK helps you out with useful tips on how to stay safe while shopping online.
Alleged Russian hacker who used a botnet to steal from thousands of US banks arrested in LA
Alexander Tverdokhlebov is believed to be an 'extremely sophisticated' hacker with ties to organised cybercrime.
Russia suspected over cyberattack targeting Italy's foreign ministry
The official said the malware attack affected the ministry's 'field offices' including embassies.
Google warns suspected Russian state-sponsored hackers may be targeting prominent journalists
Journalists at New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox and CNN are reportedly among those who were warned by Google.
Ticklebleed: Critical F5 security flaw removes HTTPS encryption from almost 1,000 websites
Security vulnerability discovered in many F5 firewalls can undermine encrypted website connections.
University hacked by its own vending machines: How IoT almost took entire campus offline
Verizon data breach expert Laurance Dine explains the dangers of the internet-of-things.
Is the Trump administration using a self-destructing phone app to prevent data leaks?
Use of encrypted Confide app may prevent someone being the next John Podesta.
Apple accused of storing your 'deleted' browsing history records for over a year
Elcomsoft could extract records previously assumed banished to the annals of history.
New HadesLocker variant Serpent ransomware comes with 'Help and Support' section for victims
Security researchers have uncovered that the ransomware is being distributed via spam emails.
Arby's confirms security breach that saw hackers steal credit card data of thousands of customers
Arby's claimed to have first discovered the data breach in mid-January.
India's proposed mass surveillance programme seen as a blow to internet freedom
The Centralised Monitoring System will reportedly be fully operational by the first quarter of 2017.
Mystery surrounds White House cybersecurity staff shakeup as CISO exit sparks fears of 'witch hunt'
White House CISO Cory Louie's departure reportedly sparks fear among Obama appointees.
The Tor Project's new smartphone app can help detect and report internet censorship
Repressive regimes may censor the internet, this app lets you expose them.
US teen hacker, 14, admits Brussels airport cyberattack just hours after Isis bombing
The teenager, who is an American citizen, reportedly confessed to the FBI.
Hackers launch 'invisible' memory-based malware attacks on 140 organisations across 40 countries
Hackers leveraging new attack methods targeted global banks, telecoms and government agencies.
NSA contractor Harold Martin indicted over massive theft of classified data impacting 5 US agencies
The indictment alleges that Martin also stole documents from CIA, DoD, NRO and the US Cyber Command.
Russian security services arrest 9 alleged hackers involved in $17m banking theft plot
In May last year, 50 members of the "Lurk" gang were detained in a massive crackdown.
Sports Direct hacked? UK retailer accused of sweeping major breach under the carpet
Names, email addresses and phone numbers of staff at Shirebrook HQ allegedly exposed to hackers.
'I hacked your Facebook, now show me your t**s': Sextorter of underage girls jailed for 8 years
Dozens of teen girls targeted in sexual blackmail hacking scheme by Ryan J Vallee.
Mysterious malware with suspected links to Russia infecting US-based embassies
Nation-state malware, branded "Turla", may be responsible for new hacking campaign.
Elance data breach: Hacker leaks 1.3 million accounts from staffing platform
Hundreds of thousands of Yahoo and Gmail accounts are also reportedly included in the leaked database.
NHS websites defaced by Tunisian Islamist hackers to display horrific photos of the war in Syria
The cyberattack comes a month after the group targeted a series of Australian websites with a similar message.
Internet safety for kids: Top five tips to protect your children online
The internet is not always suitable for kids – here's a guide to keeping them safe.
Scores of iOS apps on iPhones and iPads found vulnerable to data interception
The app mechanism can be fooled to unencrypt and give access to data of users.
Hackers take down pro-Trump super PAC website defacing it with 'Make America S****y Again' signs
The hackers also reportedly altered sections of the site to read 'fake news'.
Donald Trump inauguration protesters' hit with Facebook data searches by police – Report
DC Metropolitan Police have reportedly asked Facebook for subscriber information on inauguration protesters.
David Beckham's emails used in blackmail bid by alleged Eastern European hacker
Portugal-based Doyen Sports indicated that the hacker had also breached other sports agencies.
Are cybersecurity firms exaggerating the threat of hackers to help sell 'silver bullet' products?
GCHQ and industry clash following suggestion fear is used to over-hype services.
David Beckham 'caught in crossfire' of €1m blackmail scheme over hacked emails
Leaked emails detail conversations between Beckham and PR chief Simon Oliveira.
Anonymous hackers shut down Freedom Hosting II, the largest host of dark web sites
The hackers reportedly stole 75GB worth of files and 2.6GB of databases.
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