'Nothing is free': Starbucks' WiFi hijacked customers' laptops to secretly mine cryptocurrency
Numerous companies and websites have been found running similar code on their own sites to covertly generate digital currencies as an alternative to advertising.
'WTF': Twitter left cringing after pro-Trump group sends 12-year-old girl to interview Roy Moore
Twitter slammed the video as "tone-deaf" and "cringeworthy" in light of the sexual allegations levied against Moore.
'Schmuck': Trump taunted over old tweet after claiming he never watches 'dumb' CNN anchor Don Lemon
"How do you know he's so dumb if you never watch him? #impressive" British tennis star Andy Murray tweeted.
Russian hacker claims he hacked the DNC during the 2016 election 'under the orders' of the FSB
Konstantin Kozlovsky said he began cooperating with the FSB back in 2008 at the age of 16 and "did everything that they said".
New Dark Web database with 1.4 billion leaked clear text passwords is a treasure trove for hackers
"This experience of searching and finding passwords within this database is as scary as it is shocking," researchers said.
Martian beer: SpaceX is sending barley to space to help Budweiser brew the first beer on Mars
The historic mission will also see SpaceX attempt to launch a previously used orbit rocket and a pre-flown Dragon capsule for the first time.
'You're the stain': Twitter fires back at Trump for slamming news media as 'a stain on America'
"The liar of all liars complaining about an honest mistake," one person tweeted.
'Garbage person': Republican Steve King blasted for saying diversity isn't an 'American strength'
Twitter furiously blasted King for his "ignorant" anti-diversity tweets with many calling it "absolutely despicable" and hateful rhetoric.
Worst password offenders of 2017: Trump, Equifax, UK government and Republican Party top the list
Dashlane has listed some of the government officials, major companies and notable figures that suffered the most embarrassing password-related gaffes this year.
'This is insane': Uber charged a rider over $14,000 for a 21-minute ride in Toronto
"He could have just bought a car and driven the 20 minutes himself for less," one Twitter user said.
Perth Airport hack: Vietnamese hacker steals significant amount of security details, building plans
The Vietnamese hacker has previously compromised numerous Vietnamese websites including those of telecom firms, banks and an online military newspaper.
'F**king disgrace': Trump slammed as supporters chant 'lock her up' after he mocked Hillary Clinton
"Will any of them EVER grow up?" one person asked.
'Hypocrite in chief': Trump trolled after old tweet on Obama's White House Hanukah party resurfaces
"A tweet for every occasion," one Twitter user said.
'Donald Trump, you are fired': Twitter looks ahead with viral #2018PredictionsIn5Words hashtag
"Hopefully better days to come," one Twitter user wrote.
What is StrongPity2? New spyware takes over for the infamous FinFisher in watering hole operations
Several popular websites and their software have already been found to be targeted by the StrongPity group.
Bitcoin traders beware: Hackers using fake Gunbot tool to deploy Orcus RAT in new phishing campaign
The trojan's varied capabilities include disabling the light indicator on the webcam and even triggering the Blue Screen of Death if anyone tries to shut down the process.
SpaceX will launch a reused rocket and Dragon capsule for the first time in historic ISS mission
The historic attempt comes just months after SpaceX first relaunched a used Falcon 9 rocket booster into space in March.
Equifax to Uber: Biggest data breaches and leaks that rocked the world in 2017
From Anthem and Chipotle to Equifax and Uber, this year saw several data breaches and leaks.
'What the hell was that?': Trump slurred during his Jerusalem speech and Twitter is freaking out
Twitter immediately erupted with fervent questions and was rife with speculation about the cause of his slurred speech.
'Sick idiot': Roy Moore bragged about bringing 'Alabama values' to DC and got roasted for it
"Are you looking to get banned from The National Mall, too?" one Twitter user asked.
Naked rowers calendar website hit by DDoS attack after it was deemed 'gay propaganda' in Russia
"If they can't cope with a few naked bums, then frankly that's quite sad," Angus Malcolm, producer and photographer of the Warwick Rowers calendar, said.
NiceHash hacked: Over $67m in Bitcoin stolen by hackers from cryptocurrency mining market
As cryptocurrency continues to grow exponentially in popularity and value, this isn't the first time hackers have targeted a digital currency platform
'Can any of the Trumps spell?': Ivanka Trump mercilessly trolled for misspelling 'peek-a-boo'
"This woman travels around the world touting herself as the voice of American women. I'm at the 'peak' of disgust," one Twitter user wrote.
'Burn': Obama dominates Twitter's top tweets of 2017 while Trump didn't even make the cut
"This will drive 45 mad..." one Twitter user wrote.
Ai.Type data leak: 31 million users' personal data exposed due to MongoDB cloud configuration error
Experts raised serious questions about why a virtual keyboard app would need to collect such detailed and personal information that has nothing to do with its functionality.
Andromeda botnet mastermind and prolific cybercrime kingpin arrested in Belarus
Europol, the FBI and other European law enforcement authorities recently took down the massive Andromeda malware botnet that has been active since 2011.
'Hell no': Senator John McCain fiercely trolled over his 'tone-deaf' call for more Twitter followers
Many people slammed the senator's "tone-deaf" request just days after he voted in favour of the GOP's controversial tax reform bill.
'Gross': Trump taunted after ex-campaign manager reveals his weird junk food habits, screaming fits
"My arteries are clogging just reading about his diet," one Twitter user wrote
What is Troubleshooter? Malware displays fake Blue Screen of Death to sell phony Windows antivirus
The malware called "Troubleshooter" infects a targeted device and displays the infamous, nerve-rattling BSOD to unsuspecting users.
Man hacks prison computer network to alter inmate records and get his friend released early
Konrads Voits used classic phishing, social engineering techniques and malware to carry out the attack over several months.
