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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.
US jail inmates 'processed by hand' following massive ransomware attack
Prison service, tax collection and social services for the elderly among victims of vicious hack attack on North Carolina local government.
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
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.
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.
What is Andromeda? Global law enforcement agencies take down botnet linked to 80 malware families
Over the past six months, the Andromeda botnet has been detected or blocked on an average of nearly 1.1 million machines a month.
PayPal's TIO data breach: 1.6 million customers' personal details stolen by hackers
"The security of TIO's systems and the protection of TIO's customers are our highest priorities," PayPal said.
Uber hack: 2.7 million UK customers and drivers affected by major 2016 data breach
"The public will want to know how there could be this catastrophic breach of personal data security," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.
What is Cobalt malware? Hackers exploit 17-year-old Microsoft Office flaw to hijack PCs
Researchers at Fortinet said threat actors have been using the CVE-2017-11882 exploit which has been active for nearly a decade.
Hacker pleads guilty to conspiring with Russia's FSB in massive 2014 Yahoo data breach
Karim Baratov admitted to hacking more than 11,000 email accounts in total for both the FSB and customers between 2010 until his arrest in March 2017.
FAFSA security: Federal student aid website leaves sensitive data of millions vulnerable to hacking
"From an identity thief's perspective, it seems like the only question missing from this list is, 'What was the name of your first pet?'," security expert Brian Krebs said.
Bulletproof Coffee hacked: Customers' personal and credit card details stolen in data breach
The company said it discovered "unauthorised computer code" added to the software that operates the checkout page on its website.
FBI failed to tell US officials that Russian Fancy Bear hackers were trying to breach their emails
Fancy Bear is widely believed to have orchestrated the cyberattacks against the Democratic National Party during the 2016 presidential election.
Imgur hacked: Personal details of 1.7 million user accounts stolen in major data breach
The company confirmed the breach a day later and published a public disclosure notifying users of the intrusion.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday: 10 tips to stay safe from hackers and scams over the holidays
With the cacophony of deals this holiday season, shoppers need to be extra careful and be wary of the risks when making purchases.
What is qkG ransomware? New self-replicating malware uses malicious macros to encrypt Word documents
"We expect this technique to be rehashed, broadened, and repurposed for other cyberattacks," Trend Micro researchers said.
What is Terdot? Malicious banking malware can monitor and modify your Facebook and Twitter accounts
"Interestingly, the malware is specifically instructed not to gather any data from vk.com, Russia's largest social media platform," Bitdefender noted.
North Korean hackers planning devastating UK cyberattacks, ex-GCHQ chief warns
Hacking groups linked to North Korea will continue to devastate the UK with major cyberattacks over the next year, former GCHQ director Robert Hannigan has warned.
What is ToastAmigo? Android malware exploits Toast overlay flaw to install other malicious software
Trend Micro researchers found two malicious apps lurking in the Google Play Store masquerading as app lockers that were used to spread the malware.
Day trader indicted for 'cyber boiler room' scheme targeting hacked online brokerage accounts
Joseph Willner and his co-conspirators made at least $700,000 in profits through the hack-and-trade scheme
Pro-Isis hackers hijack 800 US schools' sites with Saddam Hussein photo, 'I love Islamic State' message
SchoolDesk is currently working with various local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to investigate the source of the attack.
Duterte's official website, over 100 other sites compromised by Vietnam-linked hackers OceanLotus
Some of the websites compromised belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China's BDStar and the Armed Forces of the Philippines among others.
WWE Fappening leaks continue: Stolen nude snaps of divas JoJo and Maria Kanellis posted online
Sexual images of two more female WWE personalities – Maria Kanellis and Joseann 'JoJo' Offerman – appear to have been leaked online, reportedly after being stolen by hackers.
Suspected Russian hackers hijacked at least 195 websites linked to Trump, his family or businesses
The sites were reportedly infiltrated a few months before Trump traveled to Moscow for the Miss Universe pageant in November 2013.
Verticalscope hacked again: At least 2.7 million accounts compromised in second major data breach
The latest breach impacted six websites, including Toyotanation.com and Jeepforum.com – the company's second most popular website.
Equifax says executives who sold $1.8m in stock before hack disclosure didn't commit insider trading
Equifax has drawn intense scrutiny since the disclosure of the massive hack that compromised valuable personal and financial information of 145.5 million Americans.
Russian-linked hacker Guccifer 2.0 edited stolen DNC email to draw media attention during election
The AP investigation revealed that Russian-linked hackers used brute force tactics for months to try and break into the emails of people across the Democratic Party.
Man who developed a botnet of over 77,000 infected computers to pay for college avoids jail time
Despite the size of the botnet, Sean Tiernan insisted that the profits made from the scheme were "comparatively small".