LeapFrog: Weak security in 'kid-friendly' tablet could leave children exposed to online snooping
LeapFrog has told IBTimes UK it is investigating issue 'as a matter of urgency'.
Ransomware infections are surging as 'Locky' evolves into an effective cyberweapon
Locky started spreading macros for Microsoft Word but has switched to using Javascript-based attachments.
US hotel chain breached after PoS malware lay dormant for 17 months while stealing credit card data
Cards used at RH&R hotels between 2 September 2014 and 18 February 2016 may have been affected.
IRS hack: Agency forced to suspend PIN protection system after further security breaches
The agency revealed it had 'confirmed and stopped' 800 attempts to use stolen PINs.
Seagate Technology: Phishing cyberattack leaves thousands of employee tax records exposed
Thousands of tax documents containing social security numbers and financial data were compromised.
Facebook password security flaw uncovered that left millions of accounts exposed
Web expert Anand Prakash found the company's beta websites didn't have brute force protection.
Apple/FBI encryption row: Twitter mocks San Bernardino police as #CyberPathogen takes hold
Here's some of the funniest Twitter reactions from the #CyberPathogen outbreak.
Cerber: Terrifying Russian ransomware speaks bitcoin demand to blackmail victims out loud
Windows-based programme is so effective that experts claim there's no way of decrypting the files for free.
Morrisons hack: Supermarket denies liability for breach of nearly 100,000 staff records
Lawyers acting on behalf of claimants say they will 'vigorously contest' the position.
Sea pirates ditch guns for computer hacking to plunder booty from cargo ships
Report from US tech firm Verizon describes hacking by pirates to target high-value goods.
Connected cars at widespread risk from hackers as manufacturers admit cybersecurity failings
The industry is just beginning to debate cybersecurity issues surrounding connected cars - despite the risks.
ATMZombie: Malware laid the trap letting criminals steal cash from Israeli ATMs
The cybercrime exploited a legitimate banking feature called 'SMS transaction'.
Open-source code from Mars rover used in espionage campaign targeting Indian government
OpenCV and OpenAL code used in everything from the Mars rover to unmanned vehicles found in malware.
Top Gartner analyst calls on FBI to 'stop bullying Apple' and do some proper intelligence work
Litan argues there's a slew of extra data available to the FBI, even if it is unable to unlock the iPhone 5C.
Cyber-espionage: Norway's intelligence chief accuses China of stealing military secrets
In a rare accusation by a Nato country, top intelligence chief blames China for hacking and espionage.
US: Hackers hold Melrose Police Station to ransom for the paltry sum of one bitcoin
Police regain control of encryption key after having to stump up just £320 to the cyber criminals.
Snapchat hack: Young, cool companies can also become phishing patsies
Sensitive employee payroll data was accessed by hackers after staff fell victim to an email phishing scam.
Isis: Pentagon launches 'aggressive cyberwar' against Daesh to curb spread of propaganda
US Cyber Command-led operation will aim to disrupt online campaigns of Isis (Daesh).
Anonymous: Turkish government cracks down on Twitter 'hacktivists' over leak of police data
Turkey attempts to block slew of profiles by serving papers to Twitter after a number of users released sensitive data
Hollywood hospital hack: Is cybercrime the one virus the doctors cannot beat?
Has the Hollywood hack sent a message to cybercriminals that hospitals are an easy target?
Anonymous members on trial in Paris over targeting of French police
Three men on trial after allegedly taking down police union website and leaking officers' details in 2012.
Cybercrimes are a rising threat to UK businesses according to a PwC economic crime survey
About 33% of the companies said they had no plan to address a cyber attack such as data theft or malware.
BAE Systems faces cyberattacks by hackers more than 100 times a year
Besides major hackers, it is also targetted by cybercriminals who are less sophisticated or organised.
Google Android: GMBot source code leaked to the dark web - now anyone can become a malware kingpin
Researchers at IBM have branded GMBot a 'one-stop shop' for Android attacks - and now it's in the wild.
Cyber criminals flood Brazil with malware disguised as a guide on how to treat Zika virus
The spam campaign is likely to expand if the mosquito-born virus continues to spread across the globe.
Anonymous war on Cincinnati police exposes officers' data over killing 'unarmed' black man
Hacktivists dump data of Cincinnati police officers following shooting of Paul Gaston carrying toy gun.
Linux Mint hack: 71,000 user accounts stolen and malware planted using Tsunami backdoor
Hack leaves anyone who installed Linux Mint software on 20 February at risk.
Apple vs FBI: Three-day extension granted in historic encryption case
Apple granted three-day extension until 26 February to file official response.
Google Android: Xbot malware contains cocktail of data theft and ransomware
Xbot uses a method of attack called 'activity hijacking' to mirror legitimate applications.
Spotify Premium hack: Leaked data exposes hundreds of compromised account details
Data dumps contain email addresses, passwords, account types and renewal dates of Spotify Premium users.