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NSA DoublePulsar malware leaked by Showdow Brokers may have infected upto 100,000 Windows computers
Security researchers say that script kiddies are using the Equation Group exploit in new global attacks.
China hacking South Korea organisations to block missile defence efforts claim researchers
Two Chinese intelligence-linked cyberespionage groups have reportedly launched attacks against South Korea.
Teenage hacker made £386,000 developing virus used in 1.7m DDoS cyberattacks
Adam Mudd brought down websites of Cambridge University, Microsoft and Sony and sold the malware.
Why the arrest of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange would set 'a dangerous precedent'
Assange is a wanted man, but some warn his arrest would come at a cost.
Hong Kong broker hacks that caused $14m in investor losses prompt tighter cybersecurity regulations
Hackers reportedly launched 20 attacks on Hong Kong city's brokerages over the past 18 months.
LastPass security vulnerability could let hackers 'bypass' two-factor authentication
LastPass has released a fix after the bug was disclosed via its bug bounty programme.
World's top spy agencies to hold secret Five Eyes meeting in New Zealand
Heads of the FBI and CIA, among others are expected to attend the meeting in Queenstown.
Assange faces possible arrest as US mulls charges against WikiLeaks
Charges could include violating Espionage Act, theft of government property and conspiracy.
Hajime: Is a white hat hero trying to protect the IoT from Mirai with a vigilante computer worm?
Worm is heading off Mirai botnet's attack but its exact purpose remains a mystery.
Beware: 'Thousands' of popular Linksys WiFi routers are open to cyberattack right now
IOActive uncovers security vulnerabilities in select Linksys router models
Android spyware found on Google Play Store used to 'track victims in real-time'
The spyware was undetected by Google for three years, security experts warned.
From Skype to WhatsApp: How cybercriminals share hacking 'tips and tricks' online
What methods of communication do cybercriminals around the world use to chat?
Over 1,200 InterContinental hotels infected with payment card stealing malware
In February, IHG initially said only a dozen properties were affected.
Pentagon gearing up to combat US power grid hacks with new $77m security plan
The plan envisages repairing hacked power grids within a week.
This new dark web ransomware-as-a-service is customised so any script kiddie can launch attacks
The RaaS was found being sold for $175 by a Russian cybercriminal and allows users to remotely control and monitor attacks.
IT administrator set 'time bomb' malware to torpedo ex-employer's year-end audit
Systems administrator is being sued for allegedly sabotaging critical financial data at Allegro Microsystems.
'BankBot' malware targeting hundreds of Android apps sneaks onto Google Play Store
Google has removed two apps after they were reportedly laced with malware.
Swift urges global banks to 'pay close attention' to security after hackers leak 'NSA' exploits
Leaked files allege NSA used Microsoft exploits to target Swift network.
Hackers hijacked and defaced McAfee's LinkedIn page
One unnamed hacker, with alleged ties to OurMine, claimed responsibility for the attack.
Shadow Brokers new leaks allegedly link NSA to Stuxnet worm used to hit Iran
Security experts reportedly found a Windows exploit used in Stuxnet as part of the latest Shadow Brokers dump.
Hackers attack Britain First leaders' website and Twitter accounts: 'Stop being racist to Muslims'
Hackers also deleted every one of Britain First's 176 videos from its YouTube account.
What happens to your data once it is on the dark web?
IBTimes UK looks into why user credentials are so valuable to hackers and traded over the dark web.
New NSA Windows hacking tools leaked by Shadow Brokers 'massive threat' worth $2m
Experts believe that the vast trove of exploits leaked affect nearly all Windows systems.
Airbnb scammers hijack user accounts with good ratings to rob hosts' homes
'Trust is the fundamental currency of the sharing economy,' Airbnb CTO Nathan Blecharczyk said.
Did the NSA hack SWIFT? Shadow Brokers latest leak suggests agency spied on global bank transfers
The leaks indicate that the NSA monitored money flows among some banks in the Middle East and Latin America.
Mysterious cyber-spy group linked to 'targeted' hack attacks at UK Foreign Office
'Callisto Group' is an advanced threat actor, said F-Secure in a new threat report.
Hackers turn up the heat by revealing Aga ovens can be hijacked via text message
Total Control 'smart' cooker ends up looking silly at the hands of a penetration tester.
Nintendo offers hackers up to $20,000 to find Switch and 3DS security flaws
Many companies adopt bug bounty programmes to find and squash any flaws in their systems.
John McAfee: 'I designed the best product in the world but hackers beat me'
In a letter to shareholders, McAfee addresses concerns, bitcoin and cybersecurity.
Indian election commission dares hackers to tamper with voting machines
The election commission will reportedly host the 10-day hackathon in May.

