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Jason Murdock

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National Cyber Security Centre

GCHQ-linked cyber agency fights hundreds of hacks, warns 'further attacks will happen'

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been operational for a year – now its experts have opened up about the biggest challanges they have faced so far.

Oct 3, 2017

Computer

Fanatics who view jihadi websites or far-right propaganda to get 15 years in prison

UK home secretary Amber Rudd said the sentence will increase from 10 years, in a speech to Conservative Party conference attendees.

Oct 3, 2017

Islamic State Isis

Amber Rudd

Amber Rudd doesn't understand how strong encryption works, pledges to break it anyway

The state vs encryption: Debate rages about balance between security and privacy, as UK home secretary admits she doesn't understand the topic in question.

Oct 3, 2017

John McAfee unveils new details about long-awaited anti-hacking system 'Sentinel'

Sentinel is set to ship on 1 November 2017 and the MSRP per unit is $2,499.

Oct 2, 2017

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un (C) inspecting a test of the surface-to-surface medium long-range strategic ballistic missile

Russia boosts North Korea's internet as US ramps up pressure on Pyongyang

The fresh link would be vital for coordinating cyberattacks, expert says.

Oct 2, 2017

North Korea Russia

Minority Report-style gesture tech

Minority Report-style gesture tech can turn cups and pet cats into remote controls

'Matchpoint' works by assigning rotation gestures to a set of simple sliders.

Oct 2, 2017

Facebook-hijacking malware that spreads fake 'likes' is on the rise, McAfee warns

Fake 'likes' can amplify content on social media and skew search results.

Sep 28, 2017

Drone

FBI expects terrorists will use weaponised drones to target US 'imminently'

Commercial drones are increasingly used to drop bombs and conduct surveillance.

Sep 28, 2017

Islamic State Isis FBI

Delayed passengers

Global travel chaos: Network outage at airports across the world causes disruption

The computer issue hit multiple locations around the world, from London to Paris.

Sep 28, 2017

Gal Vallerius

Alleged dark web drug kingpin arrested after flying to US to compete in world beard competition

Gal Vallerius, 38, is accused of using the persona 'OxyMonster' to sell drugs.

Sep 28, 2017

Hacking on computer

The botnet army: Tracker reveals the European 'botspots' powering global cyberattacks

A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.

Sep 27, 2017

Instagram

Instagram has announced some big changes are coming to its comments section

Anonymous video reporting and comment blocking is being introduced.

Sep 27, 2017

Cash machine

New era for ATM heists as hackers use malware to steal from machines remotely

Physical access to ATMs is no longer needed to hijack cash, experts warn.

Sep 27, 2017

US Stock Market

Android and iOS apps used for stock trading could expose your personal data to hackers

Passwords and account details could be put at risk by weak app cybersecurity.

Sep 26, 2017

Deloitte

'Swept under the rug': Deloitte insider says hackers infiltrated 'entire email database'

Source close to the probe told Brian Krebs the attack was worse than reported.

Sep 26, 2017

Typing on keyboard

New macOS 'High Sierra' bug could let hackers steal your passwords - should you update?

The 'zero-day' vulnerability was found in macOS High Sierra's Keychain function.

Sep 26, 2017

Smartphone

Notorious Android malware that will drain your bank account discovered on Google app store

BankBot Trojan disguised as 'Jewels Star Classic' game had up to 5,000 downloads.

Sep 25, 2017

Deloitte

Deloitte hack: Secret client data hijacked in cyberattack that went 'unnoticed for months'

Hackers were able to access Deloitte's 'global email system' and steal secrets.

Sep 25, 2017

Verizon

Verizon leak: 'Confidential data' exposed after employee left database unprotected online

Leaked folders allegedly included passwords linked to internal Verison systems.

Sep 25, 2017

TaigaPhone

What is the TaigaPhone? 'Surveillance-proof' device touted by Kaspersky Lab co-founder

Natalya Kaspersky said the handset is designed for corporate customers.

Sep 25, 2017

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