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Microsoft slams NSA for WannaCry ransomware equating it with having 'Tomahawk missiles stolen'
'The governments of the world should treat this attack as a wake-up call,' Brad Smith, Microsoft president said.
Is WannaCry ransomware back? 2 new variants emerge hinting at future global attacks
Experts estimate that the ransomware infected over 100,000 computers across nearly 150 countries.
UK general election: Hacking a very real threat to British political parties and voters
IBTimes UK speaks to experts to find out more about potential cyberthreats in the run-up to the election.
Baijiu malware preys on heightened interest in North Korea
Researchers said the complex malware has managed to evade nearly every antivirus solution.
How the global WannaCry ransomware attacks were stopped by this 'accidental hero'
The ransomware was linked to NSA exploits leaked by the Shadow Brokers hacker group in April.
Edward Snowden blames NSA for not preventing NHS cyberattack
The massive ransomware cyberattack resulted in more than 57,000 infections across 99 countries.
NHS cyberattack: What we know so far about the UK health service ransomware attacks
Everything you need to know about the ransomware attacks spreading across the world.
NHS cyberattack: Ransomware assault paralyses UK hospitals, putting thousands at risk
All non-urgent activity has been suspended, NHS England said in a statement.
US intelligence 'tracking' Kaspersky as concerns over Kremlin spying on Americans emerge
NSA Director Mike Rogers said that he was 'personally involved' in overseeing the matter.
CashShield: How AI neural networks are being used to detect fraudulent transactions
A fraud detection firm is using dynamic neural networks to detect crime syndicate botnets imitating humans.
Gootkit banking trojan targeting UK banks with fresh wave of attacks
The hackers operating the trojan have begun launching redirection attacks to steal financial credentials.
HP issues fix for keylogger found pre-installed on several laptop models
Security experts found that an audio driver on some HP devices was recording users' every keystroke.
Bank hackers attempt to steal from French with scam emails from 'Bank of France'
Bank of France warned that a phishing campaign targeting users is attempting to steal users' credentials.
White House says Trump's long-awaited cybersecurity executive order was not 'Russia-motivated'
'I think the trend is going in the wrong direction in cyberspace,' homeland security adviser Tom Bossert said.
Move over Locky, there's a new ransomware spreading across the world called 'Jaff'
Experts observed a spike in ransomware attacks on 11 May from a new malware strain.
Real-life WarGames? Expert claims careless hackers could cause an accidental nuclear apocalypse
Global nuclear cyber-defence inadequate in face of current threats, expert warns.
Kaspersky Lab says it has 'no ties to any government' after claims of Kremlin links
Sources told ABC News the FBI attempted to turn Eugene Kasperksy into an informant.
Why the firing of FBI Director James Comey is a bittersweet moment for Silicon Valley
Comey's dismissal caused shock and alarm – just like his previous stance on encryption.
Huge Android flaw leaves users wide open to malware – and it won't be fixed for months
Google is aware of the issue but says it won't be fixed until release of 'Android O'.
Three different hacking groups found exploiting Microsoft Office EPS processing vulnerabilities
EPS processing has become a 'ripe exploitation space for attackers', security firm FireEye said.
Persirai: New IoT botnet targets 120,000 IP cameras by exploiting known zero-day vulnerability
Trend Micro researchers said many unsuspecting owners are unaware that their devices are exposed to the internet.
Netpreser malware: Cyberspies targeting global governments in new, redefined attacks
The cyberespionage campaign doesn't rely on malware, but reuses freely available tools to mount attacks.
NSA chief: US gave France 'a heads up' about Russian election hacking before Macron leak
"We had become aware of Russian activity," NSA Director Adm Mike Rogers said.
Fancy Bear hackers using Trump's missile strike on Syria as bait in fresh cyberattacks
The Kremlin-linked hacker group was found exploiting recent Windows zero-day vulnerabilities.
Samsung smart TVs, PCs and phones now 'pre-installed' with McAfee security software
McAfee's John Giamatteo said it is vital to protect all web-connected devices.
Microsoft quickly fixes 'crazy bad' wormable Windows zero day vulnerability that Google found
Microsoft said the flaw affected the firm's Malware Protection Engine.
Hackers could soon tap into your brainwaves to guess your passwords
Security experts sound the alarm about gadgets using EEG signals, which can pose a major threat.
FCC site hit with DDoS attack after John Oliver slams net neutrality reversal plan
The FCC website was reportedly shut down due to high volume of traffic after comedian John Oliver's show.
Guardian Soulmates dating site users hit with 'sexually explicit' emails
The data exposure has been blamed on a third-party technology provider.
Did Emmanuel Macron outsmart Russian hackers by planting fake information?
Macron's cyber experts claim 'Fancy Bear' hackers confused by counteroffensive.