Cybersecurity

The malware has been sold in underground hacking forums with prices ranging from $29 a week to $299 for a full-package "pro" deal.

The attack allows hackers to infiltrate firms' Office 365 accounts by attempting to "knock" on backdoor system accounts.

The report said Google discovered the Russian presence by siphoning data from Twitter. Gmail and the company's DoubleClick ad network are believed to be impacted.

There is no evidence to suggest that confidential client and employee data, as well as financial information, were accessed.

Jeremy Fleming says government funding is now being used "to make GCHQ a cyber organisation as well as an intelligence and counter-terrorism one."

Researchers said this technique has already been used to infiltrate the networks of a Middle Eastern bank and also of "individuals with indirect ties to a country in North East Asia".

The interconnected security camera was reportedly purchased by the woman so that she could keep an eye on her dog while she was away.

"While we are still investigating the incident, we believe that it is best to share what we know now," Disqus' chief technology officer Jason Yan said.

Makers of the device claimed that it used strong encryption while transmitting user information, but campaigners argued that was not enough - more privacy protections were needed.

Apple reportedly granted Uber permissions to allow developers to improve functionality of its app for Apple Watch. However, app developers reportedly say the move is unprecedented.

Kremlin hackers allegedly stole confidential data from the home computer of an unnamed NSA contractor, who was reportedly using Kaspersky's anti-virus software.

John Kelly reportedly handed over the phone to the White House this summer, complaining that it hadn't been working properly for months.

US intelligence believes that at least two Moscow-linked hacking groups targeted American institutions in order to help spread misinformation and propaganda last year.

Hackers also reportedly attempted to compromise Nato soldiers' Facebook and iCloud accounts, with at least six soldiers victims of hacks.

The contract comes as Equifax faces fierce criticism over a major data breach that affected over 145.5 million users.

The National Internet Exchange of India described the hackers' claim as "audacious".

Discovered on 26 September by researchers from Kromtech Security, the leak has been blamed on a misconfigured database. It exposed player email accounts and phone numbers.

European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Facebook data transfer from Dublin to the US could compromise its users.

The state vs encryption: Debate rages about balance between security and privacy, as UK home secretary admits she doesn't understand the topic in question.

Hackers stole a trove of valuable personal and financial details in the record-breaking data breach.

Sentinel is set to ship on 1 November 2017 and the MSRP per unit is $2,499.

"They left a nice ransom message, but we have no reason to believe that they kept any data," the team said.

Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.

The spoof emails impersonate legitimate banking institutions such as Bank of America to trick unsuspecting victims.

"If I go to the US, I will die in a year," Levashov, who is fighting extradition to the US, was quoted as saying.

Whole Foods is the latest in a series of major US chains to have suffered a data breach.

A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.

Physical access to ATMs is no longer needed to hijack cash, experts warn.

The malware was detected in over 40 countries and is being spread through over 1,200 malicious Android apps.

Passwords and account details could be put at risk by weak app cybersecurity.