Don't fall for this text scam posing as Barclays bank that could hijack your passwords
Barclays bank has warned customers about a rise in text-based phishing scams attempting to steal personal details, stressing it will never send out official links via SMS messages.
Black Friday: Argos technology deals on PS4 Pro, Parrot drone and cutting-edge 4K TV
For its 2017 Black Friday discounts, retailer Argos has announced deals on popular technology products including 4K televisions, gaming consoles, cameras and tablets.
British MPs appeal to end US extradition battle of 'hacker' Lauri Love
More than 70 British MPs have pledged support for Lauri Love, an alleged computer hacker currently battling extradition to the US where he faces up to 99 years in prison.
Are you being ripped off on Black Friday? Shoppers told 'be cautious' of dubious deals
Since Black Friday was introduced to the UK back in 2013, consumers have flocked to the high-street and rushed online - but are you being ripped off by retailers?
Chinese police use 'Minority Report' system to spy on citizens' extreme thoughts
Predictive policing and the monitoring of citizens who have "extreme thoughts" are only two of the functions in a Minority Report-style pre-crime system used in China.
US military's new B-21 stealth bomber has Star Trek-inspired 'invisibility cloak'
US military officials are in the process of building the next generation of highly-secretive stealth bombers which will reportedly boast Star Trek-inspired cloaking technology.
Rogue hackers and hostile states could 'kill millions' using hijacked cars
Rogue hackers or hostile states could "kill millions" using hijacked cars, and a spike in road deaths is inevitable if manufacturers do not rush to solve cybersecurity issues.
Man arrested with 53 stolen phones at Royal Blood concert
A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of theft after being caught with a haul of 53 mobile phones seemingly hijacked from a rock concert
Yorkshire Ripper begs to be let out of prison as he tells authorities 'I won't live another year'
Peter Sutcliffe reportedly wants to be sent back to Broadmoor hospital as mounting health issues have left the serial killer convinced that he will be dead by next year.
Songs of Praise host Aled Jones denies 'inappropriate behaviour' after being taken off air
Welsh singer and TV presenter Aled Jones has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour and has apologised for any "occasionally juvenile" actions on his part.
British politicians paid handsomely to appear on 'Russian propaganda' TV network
A number of prominent British MPs have defended receiving heft pay checks for speaking appearances on the broadcaster RT, formerly Russia Today.
Harvey Weinstein had 'hitlist' of 91 Hollywood figures aware of sex allegations
A secret "hitlist" who knew about sex allegations was compiled by Weinstein has leaked - including prominent accusers Rose McGowan, Laura Madden and Zelda Perkins.
Flawless Sabrina dead: Legendary drag queen and trans trailblazer dies aged 79
Drag queen legend and transgender trailblazer Jack Doroshow, better known as Flawless Sabrina, has passed away at the age of 79, leaving a slew of tributes in her wake.
North Korea hacks, Anonymous strikes and Russia trolls: The week in cybersecurity
From Amaq hacks to Anonymous and Russian troll farms - here are the biggest cybersecurity news stories of the week, as chosen by the IBTimes UK technology desk.
Amazon Key hacked: Tech-savvy couriers could exploit cameras and sneak into homes
Amazon has pledged to release a security patch after a team of cybersecurity researchers showed its delivery service, which lets couriers inside homes, could be hacked.
Teenager electrocuted to death by iPhone charging cable
A teenage girl from Vietnam has died after being exposed to live wires in a faulty charging cable connected to her iPhone that electrocuted her while she slept.
Watch out white nationalists, Twitter is now watching you in the real-world
Twitter has clarified it will take real-world actions into account when deciding if applicants are worthy of the blue tick.
The new Tesla Roadster may be the quickest car in the world
Elon Musk has shocked attendees of a much-anticipated press conference in California with what he claimed will be the quickest car in the world – the Roadster.
Australian defence minister blames 'hackers' for liked gay porn video on his Twitter account
Australian defence minister Christopher Pyne said that hackers were responsible for breaking into his Twitter account and "liking" a hardcore gay pornography video.
Ethereum wallet firm was warned about critical bug that left $162m 'frozen in time'
After a careful analysis of the situation, the Parity confirmed that it was first made aware about the potential dangers of a coding vulnerability months before the incident.
White nationalists in uproar as Twitter removes blue ticks from 'alt-right' profiles
Changes to Twitter's verification process have left a number of far-right and white nationalist figures – including Richard Spencer and Jason Kessler – without a blue tick.
Cash Converters hacked: Breach of UK database leaks customer passwords, addresses
Cash Converters, a pawnbroker and loan firm, has launched an investigation after suffering a data breach impacting a UK customer database.
Android malware with up to 17.4m downloads found lurking in 144 apps on Google Play
Up to 17.4 million Android users downloaded a form of Trojan malware found in 144 separate mobile applications, security researchers from McAfee warned this week.
UK war robots driven by Xbox controllers will soon be hitting the front lines of battle
The British military is testing a new line of self-driving all-terrain resupply vehicles which can be controlled with modified Xbox controllers.
New VR experience lets you explore 3D brain scans like never before
A new immersive virtual reality (VR) experience is offering a groundbreaking way of visualising and interacting with 3D brain scans like never before.
Exposed: How Russia targeted Brexit vote with covert network of 150,000 troll accounts
More than 150,000 Twitter accounts located in Russia posted up to 45,000 messages about Brexit in the days around the 2016 EU referendum vote, new research suggests.
It's not just Russia: Covert online tactics influenced votes in 18 countries in last year
Elections in at least 18 countries over the past 12 months have been influenced by carefully planned "manipulation and disinformation tactics", research suggests.
Cybersecurity legend John McAfee partners with Hacken to chase new cryptocurrency
Anti-virus pioneer John McAfee has signed a partnership with Hacken, an Eastern European cybersecurity start-up built upon a new form of cryptocurrency, IBTimes UK can reveal.
Millions of Kodi pirates could be unwittingly 'spreading child porn and malware'
Millions of Kodi streamers who use jailbroken Apple TV 2 devices to watch content are at risk of hacking attacks due to a "huge security flaw."
Man 'addicted to violent video games' admits killing neighbour over noise complaint
A 20-year-old man living in Gran Canaria, Spain, has admitted to beating his neighbour to death after she complained about the noise from his video games.
