Hetzner hack: Top South African web host hit with mega-breach, every client may be exposed
Hackers have compromised a major database maintained by Hetzner Ltd, one of the largest data centre and web hosting services in South Africa.
Sick UK internet paedophile caught filling in 'application form' for secret child abuse club
Predator from Luton who was caught with an "application form for a secret paedophile club" on his computer has been handed a two-year suspended sentence.
Hackers infiltrated the Trump Organisation years ago – so what did they find?
In 2013, hackers with links to Russia allegedly infiltrated the Trump Organisation computer networks, but unlike the Democratic Party attacks years later, did not steal emails.
Kremlin-linked 'troll farm' tried to stoke racial tensions with bad Christmas jumpers
Paid Russian trolls linked to the Kremlin tried to sow fear and mistrust in America by pushing an African-American "war on Christmas".
Global banks on alert as 'Silence' hackers launch cyber-heists with stealthy new Trojan
At least 10 financial institutions around the world have been hit with a new banking Trojan by an alleged Russian-speaking cybercrime group codenamed "Silence".
What does alien life look like? Oxford scientists think the answer may surprise you
Sci-fi fans may believe aliens from outer space will resemble little green men or large monstrous creatures – but new research suggests they may be more like us than we realise.
Freeview channels offline in the UK following 'high air pressure' – are you affected?
Officials from Freeview have blamed the British weather for a series of network outages that has left many users unable to watch their favourite shows.
Watch out for this password-stealing Facebook hack that's hitting iOS and Android users
A phishing campaign has been spotted spreading via Facebook Messenger and targeting users across Europe including Germany, Sweden and Finland, security experts have found.
Anonymous hacking group calls for 'lulz and resistance' in 2017's Million Mask March
Inspired by Guy Fawkes and the mask made famous by the movie "V for Vendetta", the 5 November event will see Trafalgar Square in Westminster become the centre of attention.
Dark Overlord hackers reveal plans to leak 'Hollywood database stolen from top studio'
A hacking group called The Dark Overlord is currently threatening to leak the internal client data of a Hollywood production studio called Line 204, IBTimes UK has learned.
Google Play Store plagued by hidden cryptocurrency mining malware attacking Android phones
JsMiner and CpuMiner were discovered by Trend Micro in three Android apps, which could have significant consequences for users.
Is Facebook secretly listening to your private conversations?
For years, speculation has swirled as users of Facebook have reported strange and eerie accounts of the social network serving up advertisements following real-world conversations.
Anonymous hacks, Fancy Bear returns and BadRabbit strikes: The week in cybersecurity
This week in cybersecurity was defined by major attacks and global concern - here are the biggest cybersecurity stories of the week as chosen by the IBTimes UK tech desk.
Was Russia behind BadRabbit? Mystery surrounds cyberattack powered by NSA tools
Upon analysis, multiple cybersecurity firms – including Cisco Talos, FSecure and Symantec – have now concluded that an exploit known as 'EternalRomance' helped the malware spread.
Delete for Everyone: WhatsApp will finally let you unsend those embarrassing texts
For it to work, both sender and recipient must be using the latest version of WhatsApp. The firm has confirmed it will only work within the first seven minutes.
The Kodi effect: Pirate ordered to pay £16,000 for streaming Sky Sports content online
Yusuf Mohammed, from Bristol, will have to disclose details about the money he made while running the operation and pay an undisclosed sum in damages to the broadcaster.
Damning report finds 'basic IT security' could have stopped NHS WannaCry cyberattack
The National Audit Office (NAO) led an investigation into NHS response to the cyberattack, one of the largest to hit the healthcare service.
Twitter clobbers Russia Today and Sputnik in retaliation for 2016 US election interference
Twitter said the decision, which impacts "all accounts" owned by the outlets, is effective immediately. It cited the alleged Russian interference during the 2016 US election.
Cybercriminals launch 'black market for Android users' as dark web goes mobile
Some criminals lurking on the underground internet are building dedicated marketplaces for Android users, typically masked by the anonymity provided by Tor's "Orbot" app.
Is your iPhone spying on you? iOS apps can secretly turn on your camera and take video
Krause said giving apps access to the camera will let them take images without your consent, record you at any time, and upload the footage to a company server.
Hackers could hijack LG's smart home products to spy on you in real time
Experts from cyber firm Check Point, who dubbed the flaws "HomeHack", were able to use the flaws to take control of LG user accounts which, by extension, gave them access.
This breakthrough in battery technology could charge your phone in seconds
Canada's University of Waterloo say nanotechnology can be used to power a new type of energy-storage device known as a supercapacitor and, in turn, fuel devices in seconds.
What is Appleby? A guide to the hacked offshore firm used by the rich and powerful
Appleby's long list of clients, while not named publicly, include banks, corporations, FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies and "high net worth individuals".
What is the 'IoT Reaper' botnet and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to know
The botnet has now been christened "Reaper" and is said to be expanding at a rapid pace, using unpatched vulnerabilities to infect millions of devices.
Another global hack? 'BadRabbit' ransomware infects computers across Europe
According to Group-IB, a cybersecurity firm, the virus now spreading is dubbed "BadRabbit" and is a form of ransomware that locks down machines and demands bitcoin.
Need some extra cash? Watch out for this online sales scam targeting UK jobseekers
Any applicants would be informed they would be selling goods, such as cars or machinery, via online marketplaces – think eBay and Gumtree – on behalf of a fake firm.
'Intelligent' nanoparticle breakthrough hailed as revolutionary for cancer treatment
The microscopic particles can reportedly heat up enough to destroy targeted cells yet also reduce the temperature before they get hot enough to harm healthy tissue.
Rogue password-stealing Android apps on Google Play could hijack your bitcoins
Experts from ESET, a Slovakian antivirus company, said this week (23 October) that both Google and the real Poloniex crypto exchange have been notified.
UK gambling website crackdown: 450 online sites ordered to stop ads targeting children
It ordered the digital services to "amend or remove" advertising which would be considered appealing to children – including those displayed on paid and free-to-play games online.
Anonymous hacks Spanish government websites in 'Free Catalonia' cyber campaign
The Anonymous group is known to use distributed denial of service (DDoS) cyberattacks in order to overwhelm website servers with traffic and force them offline.
