Carnegie Mellon university professor reveals why enforced password changes are a security risk
Mounting evidence shows mandatory changes often result in weaker credentials.
Prisma Android: Millions fooled into downloading fake, dangerous versions of photo app
Cybercriminals target popular app and trick users into giving away personal information.
Scammers exploit Google SEO to deliver ransomware and online scam
The active malicious campaign abuses Google's featured snippets tool to display links to compromised websites.
Hackers leak over 150 GB of sensitive patient data from Ohio urology clinics
The data dump includes names, addresses, phone numbers and treatments received by patients.
Blizzard's Battle.net servers knocked offline following massive DDoS attack
The hacker group had claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Pokemon Go servers.
Bitcoin price drops as hackers steal $65m from Hong Kong-based Bitfinex
Bitfinex confirmed the breach and said it had suspended trading, deposits and withdrawals of bitcoins.
Malware found in 75% of top 20 commercial banks in the US, says SecurityScorecard
US financial sector 'very much at risk' of falling victim to Bangladesh Bank-style cyberheist.
Pokemon Go: Israeli army bans soldiers from playing smartphone application amid cybersecurity fears
IDF officials fear popular game will compromise sensitive information or base secrets.
Yahoo probing potential data breach as 200 million user accounts appear on Dark Web
A hacker known as 'Peace' previously listed the Myspace and LinkedIn hacks.
Nigerian malware kingpin 'Mike', responsible for $60m fraud schemes, netted by Interpol
Suspect is accused of running a 40-strong network of cybercriminals.
Disney Playdom forums shut down following data breach
Hackers accessed usernames, email addresses and passwords before Disney shut down the forums.
NY Fed asks Philippines to recover $81m stolen in Bangladesh Bank cyber heist
Four fraudulent money transfers were made to the Manila-based Rizal Commercial Banking Corp in the heist.
Malvertising campaign AdGholas targeted 1 million victims per day
AdGholas also determined victims' time zones, PC language settings and more when targeting attacks.
Former FBI cyber-chief reveals how US will respond to the DNC hack
The agency is investigating the infiltration at the Democratic National Committee.
North Korea accused of hacking and extorting South Korean 'Amazon'
Interpark has admitted that 10 million customer records were stolen in the hack
Russia-based Deer.io identified as cybercrime hub linked to hacker behind LinkedIn breach
Deer.io is said to be hosting over 1,000 shops, most of which sell stolen products from compromised accounts.
Feeling the Bern? Sarah Silverman's hacked Twitter account links to anti-Clinton video
The account was hacked after Silverman branded Bernie-or-Bust supporters 'ridiculous'.
Isis followers fooled by fake app that spies on their calls and messages
The malware offers propaganda, but instead delivers spyware that intercepts calls
Tinder porn scam sees hackers using spam bots to trick users into paying for adult content
Spammers, pretending to promote online dating safety, bait Tinder users by offering fake account 'verification'
Interpol, Intel and Kaspersky join hands to end ransomware attacks
The No More Ransom campaign is aimed at helping ransomware victims recover data for free.
O2 denies hacking breach as customer data emerges on the dark web
Personal data including names, phone numbers, date of birth, emails and passwords listed for sale.
CryptXXX ransomware now hijacking websites of businesses to infect unsuspecting users
CryptXX ransomware teams up with SoakSoak botnet to hijack websites of businesses and infect users.
Chinese hackers suspected behind Philippines government websites hack
The breach comes days after The Hague ruled in favour of the Philippines over the South China Sea dispute.
Pokemon Go servers crash after alleged DDoS attack by hacking collective PoodleCorp
The reported attack took place just hours after the popular game rolled out in 26 more countries in Europe.
Pokemon Go fake Android app delivers first ever lockscreen malware that clicks on porn ads
Two more fake Android apps called 'Guide & Cheats for Pokemon Go' and 'Install Pokemongo' have also been found
Hackers attempt to extort Polish Defence Ministry for $50,000 after stealing data
Polish security researchers have questioned the legitimacy of the leaked records.
New Android banking malware stops victims from contacting banks and cancelling fraudulent payments
The malware is targeting financial institutions in Russia and South Korea.
DNC hacker Guccifer 2.0 leaks files on Sarah Palin and convicted Democratic Party donors
The data breach was blamed on Russian state-sponsored hackers.
US officials accused of covering up Chinese state-sponsored hack of FDIC computers
Hackers infiltrated 12 agency work stations and 10 servers between 2010 and 2013
Hackers selling new Stampado ransomware on the dark web for a mere $39
The ransomware is allegedly capable of deleting random files every six hours if the ransom is not paid.