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How to disable WPAD on Windows so hackers can't hijack your computer
Security researchers say WPAD needs to be disabled now as a huge amount of sensitive information is at risk.
Twitter blocks hacker Guccifer 2.0 following DCCC data leaks
The documents leaked by Guccifer 2.0 have also been blocked by Wordpress.
Hyatt, Starwood and other HEI-operated hotels hit by malware attack, customer data feared stolen
20 hotels have been affected by the malware which targeted payment card information of customers.
Guccifer 2.0 returns: Hacker leaks internal files from second Democratic Party group
Suspected Russian hacker releases phone numbers and emails for House Democrats.
Social media hackers pose as customer support accounts on Twitter, target Natwest bank users
Scammers surreptitiously lure victims to phishing sites to steal their account details.
China's proposed cybersecurity laws spark concerns among businesses
Businesses say that the new rules could make it easier for hackers to steal data.
Australian universities tracking students through their mobiles to monitor movement and study habits
Referred to as 'learner analytics', universities say tracking helps them improve the student experience.
Suspected Russian hackers behind Oracle breach hit five more cash register firms
Hackers allegedly breach Cin7, ECRS, Navy Zebra, PAR Technology and Uniwell.
Volkswagen security vulnerability leaves 100 million cars wide open to wireless key hacking
Academics have shown how hackers can exploit security flaws to remotely break into cars.
Is the DNC hack bigger than we thought? FBI warns of 'long list' hit by suspected Russian attack
The US Democratic Governors' Association may have also been hacked.
Hackers can now earn $500,000 if they keep critical security flaws a secret from Apple
Exodus Intelligence will pay up to $300,000 more than Apple for your undiscovered iOS exploits.
Microsoft accidentally leaks golden keys that unlock every Windows device
The keys allow hackers to unlock Windows devices, including tablets and phones.
Shocked mother finds hacked live-stream of 8-year-old daughters' bedroom online
Home security webcam feed from Houston has beeen up since last month for thousands to view.
Hackers prove smart vibrator can be remotely activated and collect data while you use it
The hackers revealed that the device sends some intimate information about its users to the manufacturer.
NSA spied on global medical non-profits, newly released documents from leaked Snowden archive reveal
Medical research centres in Pakistan and Afghanistan were among the surveillance targets.
Linux flaw allows attackers to hijack internet communications and inject malicious code remotely
The attack has a success rate of about 90% and takes less than a minute to carry out, researchers said.
Has your Instagram been hacked? Accounts flooded with porn to lure victims to adult dating sites
The hacked Instagram accounts have passwords and profile pictures altered.
Decline in Chinese hacking causes cybersecurity firm FireEye to slash jobs
FireEye said it is now dealing with cybercrimes that are easier to resolve.
Hacker steals nearly two million accounts from Dota 2 developer forum
Database holds email addresses, usernames, passwords and IP addresses.
Ransomware spam campaign targets US government and educational institutions
CryptFile2 belongs to the CrypBoss ransomware family.
Hitler ransomware still in development mode deletes files and demands victims pay via phone top-up card
The suspected German-speaking hackers have misspelt ransomware as 'ransonware'.
Cat-themed Android ransomware stealing SMS messages and encrypting files
The ransomware also lets hackers remotely send commands to the infected devices via a web-based control panel.
Is Samsung Pay vulnerable to hackers?
Samsung has played down the reports, claiming a hack is 'extremely unlikely'.
Met police are still running out-of-date Windows XP on thousands of computers
Extended support for the 15-year-old OS ended in April 2015.
Teen scores one million Air Miles for exposing flaws in United Airlines' system
The Dutch security researcher exposed around 20 security holes in the airlines' software systems.
O2 pulls off epic fail by sending virus infested USB drives to its customers
The mobile network provider says most of the devices were not infected and blamed a supplier for the issue.
Oracle data breach: Russian cybercrime syndicate suspected in malware attack targeting over 300,000 systems
Password reset initiated for Micros customers after hackers launched malware attack.
The NSA zero-day stockpile may only contain 'dozens' of vulnerabilities, researcher claims
Intelligence agencies collect unknown software vulnerabilities for their own use.
Russia, China and Europe targeted by cyberespionage group Strider with stealth malware
The low-profile hacker group has been active since 2011 and has infected 36 systems across 7 different organisations.
900 million Android devices affected by Quadrooter security flaws
All Android OS versions are susceptible and can be affected by four identified security flaws.