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New version of 'Trickbot' malware adds worm capabilities that may have 'global impact'
Flashpoint experts warn the banking Trojan may soon mimic WannaCry and NotPetya.
Don't shoot the messenger: Teenager arrested for showing security flaw in Hungarian transport system
Teenager arrest incident highlights need for ethical hacking legal framework in Hungary.
Dark web marketplace allegedly selling access to 'power plants, hospitals and airlines'
CMarket is reportedly a hacker-for-hire platform which also sells access to networks.
Chinese 'hackers' have hijacked the Tesla Model X to remotely control its brakes and doors
Security researchers from Tencent able to slam on brakes and open its doors.
Inside a digital honey pot: How state hackers pose as hot women to steal secrets
On LinkedIn, 'Mia Ash' was a photographer. In reality, it was a honey-pot ruse from Iran.
How are North Korea's hackers making money? By targeting banks, ATMs and online gambling sites
Experts say that Pyongyang hackers are involved in global campaigns to steal money for the impoverished nation.
Virgin America hack: Over 3,000 employees' login details compromised after hacker infiltrated network
Virgin America, which was founded by Sir Richard Branson, was acquired by Alaska Air last year for $2.6bn.
WikiLeaks new dump Imperial exposes 3 CIA hacking tools targeting Macs and Linux
Dubbed Achilles, Aeris and SeaPea the hacking tools allegedly allow spies to infiltrate systems.
Scary new 'Lipizzan' Android malware could spy on Snapchat, WhatsApp and Gmail
The spyware had links to Equus Technologies and was only used in a targeted fashion.
UK money transfer service 'leaks private data and passport scans' of 11,000 customers
The leak was blamed on an unprotected Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud server.
Arrested Russian 'mastermind' of $4bn bitcoin laundering scheme linked to Mt Gox hack
Bitcoin, a form of cryptocurrency, suffers yet more bad press as BTC-e goes dark.
Car washes can be hacked to physically attack you and your vehicle
Doors can be locked and vehicles attacked with water and mechanical arm.
Fireball malware: Chinese police arrest hackers behind malicious code that infected millions
The operation was run by Beijing-based digital marketing firm Rafotech, local law enforcement said.
Hackers can now spy and track locations of phones using flaw in 3G and 4G LTE networks
The security vulnerability could reportedly pave the way for next-gen stingray devices.
Facebook will spend over $500,000 to help Harvard fight election hacking
The project, dubbed Defending Digital Democracy, is a bipartisan initiative.
Eugene Kaspersky to 'secure the world' with free software amid US government suspicion
The anti-virus is rolling out now and uses data to bulk up machine learning tools.
New backdoor Trojan CowelSnail by SambaCry hackers targeting Windows PCs
Security experts say the cybercriminals are likely to create more malware in future.
CopyKittens: Iran-linked cyber espionage group lacks sophistication, but is still successful
CyberKittens has been operating since 2013 and uses several yet simple tactics when targeting victims.
Germany's state spyware set to hack WhatsApp and other encrypted messaging apps by end of 2017
German security agencies will also reportedly use spy tech provided by private firms for expanded digital surveillance.
Sweden's massive data leak was 'a complete failure' says PM Stefan Lofven
The leak is considered to be the largest of its kind and exposed personal and sensitive information of nearly every citizen.
$1,500 'smart' gun hacked with $15 magnets
Disturbing security flaws exposed as hacker finds multiple ways to hijack locked smart gun.
'Cyber rehab' camps set up to transform teenage hackers into upstanding citizens
Weekend punishments could be dished out across the UK if initial trials are successful.
Web-connected fridges and kettles will leave you wide open to hackers warns police chief
Smart home devices are pretty cool, but they are also a hacker's dream.
What is Jingwang? China's Muslim minority forced to install spyware on their phones
The spyware has reportedly been developed by Chinese police and can monitor chats, SIM card data, Wi-Fi data and more.
IBM's Weather.com, Fusion expose personal data, private emails in Google Groups configuration error
Some of the companies affected include the Weather Company, Freshworks, SpotX and Fusion Media Group.
Who really benefits from cyber-attacks?
Philippe Very, professor of strategic management at EDHEC Business School, considers how cloud providers benefit from cyber-attacks.
Wells Fargo data leak: Over 50,000 clients' confidential details accidentally leaked in mailing error
The news comes amid growing concerns over cyberattacks, massive data breaches and accidental data leaks.
'Keys to kingdom' leaked by Sweden exposing military secrets and EU secure intranet
Names, photos and addresses of air force pilots, people under witness relocation, SEAL team operators and more were leaked.
TrickBot malware gets boost from Necurs botnet in new attacks targeting US banks
The new campaign was also found targeting financial institutions in Europe, Canada, New Zealand and Singapore.
Kansas data breach: Over 5.5 million Social Security Numbers in 10 states exposed to hackers
The breach also exposed another 805,000 accounts that did not contain Social Security Numbers.