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New Defray ransomware demands $5,000 from US and UK victims in highly customised attacks
The ransomware is targeting the healthcare, education, manufacturing and tech sectors, using highly customised phishing emails.
Russian propaganda machine claims US covertly testing chemical warfare in Ukraine
Russian media spread CyberBerkut claim that diseases were 'dispersed intentionally'.
EasyJet free ticket giveaway scam is duping customers with fake boarding passes
False Facebook competition is attempting to fool users into handing over their personal information.
DreamHost hit by powerful DDoS attack after briefly hosting neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer
DreamHost evicted The Daily Stormer as a client after discovering that they signed up for a domain using their automated signup form.
FBI arrests Chinese man for allegedly distributing Sakula malware used in massive OPM, Anthem hacks
The arrest was made after Yu Pingan of Shanghai entered the US to attend a conference.
ExpressLane: WikiLeaks' latest dump reveals CIA's covert tool used to steal data from intel allies
WikiLeaks claims the program has been used against numerous US agencies, including the FBI, NSA and Department of Homeland Security.
This smartphone optical illusion could stop thieves from stealing your PIN or passcode
New touchscreen technology could thwart 'shoulder surfing' crooks by tricking their eyes.
Alleged Yahoo hacker pleads not guilty to helping Russian agents conduct massive 2014 data breach
Karim Baratov is the only person among four co-conspirators arrested in the case so far.
Watch online porn? Cover your webcam or you could be filmed and blackmailed by hackers
Blackmailing hackers spying on victims and demanding cash is on the rise, say experts.
Android users beware: Notorious 'BankBot' Trojan hits Google app store to drain accounts
The banking malware can empty accounts by mimicking legitimate applications.
Hackers using Neptune exploit kit to drop Monero miners in new malvertising campaign
The global campaign has targeted Europe, the US, South Korea, Middle East and several other nations.
Watch researchers 'easily' hack popular robot to violently stab a tomato with a screwdriver
"If robot ecosystems continue to be vulnerable to hacking, robots could soon end up hurting instead of helping us," IOActive said.
What is iPhone Unlocker? This $500 device can brute-force iPhone 6 and 7 passcodes in minutes
Apple confirmed that a bug in iOS allowed the device to crack iPhone passcodes.
Barcelona's social media accounts hacked by OurMine, 'announce' signing of Angel Di Maria
The hacker group has targeted PlayStation and HBO's social media accounts in recent weeks.
Accuweather's iOS app caught sending users' location data to third-party firm without permission
Even after turning off location sharing, a researcher discovered that AccuWeather still sent user data over to Reveal Mobile.
Fancy Bear football leaks: Hackers expose 2010 World Cup players who used banned drugs
The Kremlin-linked hackers claimed that around 160 football players failed drug tests in 2015.
At least 500 Android apps with 100 million total downloads found hosting malware
Google said it has now removed the malware-laced applications from its Play Store.
Hackers deface dozens of Malaysian websites after Indonesian flag gaffe at Southeast Asian Games
The attacks came after the Indonesian flag was printed upside down on the official guidebook for the SEA Games.
NHS patient data hacked? 'Anonymous' cybercriminal says 'millions' of records stolen
Targeted company SwiftQueue says it 'totally refutes' allegation of millions impacted.
Does your resume contain malware? LinkedIn bug could have allowed hackers to spread malicious code
A flaw in LinkedIn Messenger could have let hackers upload malware-laced files and infect users.
US military hack-back: If you attack us, we'll send your malware right back to you
The US DIA head Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart said the army's days of merely cleaning up cyberattacks were over.
Enigma has been hacked and $500,000 in Ethereum stolen – don't use it to send funds
Enigma's slack channel and certain email lists have also been hacked.
Hackers can hijack your smashed smartphone using just a replacement screen, experts say
Since the attack is physical and 'fileless', it would not be detected by anti-virus software.
What is CovertBand? New attack may allow hackers to spy on you, even guess when you're having sex
A new sonar-based attack method could help hackers hijack smart devices to track your every move.
Game of Thrones season 7 episode 7 may be leaked by HBO hackers 'as soon as possible'
The hackers also claimed to be in possession of login credentials for nearly all HBO social media accounts.
OurMine hacks PlayStation's social media accounts, claims PSN database breached
The latest attack comes just days after OurMine took over a number of HBO's social media accounts.
GCHQ knew WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins would be 'walking into a trap' and FBI's sting
Hutchins' arrest in Las Vegas after Black Hat and Def Con reportedly saved British authorities from the 'headache of an extradition battle.'
What is Pine Gap? New Snowden leak exposes Australian spy hub aiding US drone strikes
The facility - codenamed 'Rainfall' - reportedly uses satellites to aid US military missions.
Hackers create fake Bittrex cryptocurrency site to steal users' login credentials and money
The fake site was reportedly designed to perfectly mimic the legitimate Bittrex site.
Trump elevates role of US Cyber Command to bolster cyber defences, hints at split from NSA
Once elevated, Cyber Command will become the 10th unified command in the US military.