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What is FormBook? New malware hits defense, aerospace and manufacturing firms in US and South Korea
The malware has been sold in underground hacking forums with prices ranging from $29 a week to $299 for a full-package "pro" deal.
Hackers using new 'ingenious' KnockKnock method to attack firms in over a dozen countries
The attack allows hackers to infiltrate firms' Office 365 accounts by attempting to "knock" on backdoor system accounts.
Russia spent 'tens of thousands of dollars' to spread propaganda ads on Google, YouTube
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.
Forrester data breach: Hackers stole sensitive reports from leading market research company
There is no evidence to suggest that confidential client and employee data, as well as financial information, were accessed.
GCHQ boss says fighting cyberattacks now as important as spying efforts and combating terrorism
Jeremy Fleming says government funding is now being used "to make GCHQ a cyber organisation as well as an intelligence and counter-terrorism one."
What is FreeMilk? Hackers use new phishing campaign to hijack email conversations and deploy malware
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".
Watch how a hacker hijacked a woman's security camera to spy and even talk to the terrified user
The interconnected security camera was reportedly purchased by the woman so that she could keep an eye on her dog while she was away.
Disqus hacked: More than 17.5 million users' details stolen by hackers in 2012 data breach
"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.
Mattel's creepy IoT 'digital nanny' scrapped before launch following privacy concerns
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.
Uber app can secretly record iPhone screens, collect private data even when it isn't being used
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.
NSA hack: Russian hackers allegedly used Kaspersky's software to steal secret cyberweapons
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 hacked: White House chief of staff used a compromised phone for months
John Kelly reportedly handed over the phone to the White House this summer, complaining that it hadn't been working properly for months.
CIA operative-turned-politician: 'Russia is not our ally, they are our adversary.'
US intelligence believes that at least two Moscow-linked hacking groups targeted American institutions in order to help spread misinformation and propaganda last year.
Russia used spy drones to hack smartphones of Nato soldiers stationed in Eastern Europe
Hackers also reportedly attempted to compromise Nato soldiers' Facebook and iCloud accounts, with at least six soldiers victims of hacks.
IRS awards Equifax $7.25m contract to prevent tax fraud despite massive data breach
The contract comes as Equifax faces fierce criticism over a major data breach that affected over 145.5 million users.
Login credentials of over 6,000 Indian government departments, businesses put up for sale on DarkNet
The National Internet Exchange of India described the hackers' claim as "audacious".
NFL hack: More than 1,100 football players including Colin Kaepernick exposed in breach
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.
Is our Facebook data safe? Courts asked to rule whether transfer of user information violates law
European Court of Justice asked to consider whether Facebook data transfer from Dublin to the US could compromise its users.
Amber Rudd doesn't understand how strong encryption works, pledges to break it anyway
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.
Equifax hack: 2.5 million more consumers may be affected by historic breach than initially believed
Hackers stole a trove of valuable personal and financial details in the record-breaking data breach.
John McAfee unveils new details about long-awaited anti-hacking system 'Sentinel'
Sentinel is set to ship on 1 November 2017 and the MSRP per unit is $2,499.
R6DB hacked: Rainbow Six Siege gaming service's databases wiped by hackers and held for ransom
"They left a nice ransom message, but we have no reason to believe that they kept any data," the team said.
Saudi Arabia's entertainment authority hit by 'subversive' cyberattacks from outside the kingdom
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.
New phishing emails claiming to be 'secure message' from private banks secretly deliver malware
The spoof emails impersonate legitimate banking institutions such as Bank of America to trick unsuspecting victims.
'I will die in a year': Wanted Russian hacker and spam kingpin claims he worked for Putin's party
"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 hacked: Customer payment card details stolen from in-store restaurants and taprooms
Whole Foods is the latest in a series of major US chains to have suffered a data breach.
The botnet army: Tracker reveals the European 'botspots' powering global cyberattacks
A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.
New era for ATM heists as hackers use malware to steal from machines remotely
Physical access to ATMs is no longer needed to hijack cash, experts warn.
ZNIU Android malware is the first to use Dirty Cow Linux exploit and has infected over 5,000 users
The malware was detected in over 40 countries and is being spread through over 1,200 malicious Android apps.
Android and iOS apps used for stock trading could expose your personal data to hackers
Passwords and account details could be put at risk by weak app cybersecurity.