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Watch how a hacker hijacked a woman's security camera to spy and even talk to the terrified user
The interconnected security camera was reportedly purchased by the woman so that she could keep an eye on her dog while she was away.
NSA hack: Russian hackers allegedly used Kaspersky's software to steal secret cyberweapons
Kremlin hackers allegedly stole confidential data from the home computer of an unnamed NSA contractor, who was reportedly using Kaspersky's anti-virus software.
John Kelly hacked: White House chief of staff used a compromised phone for months
John Kelly reportedly handed over the phone to the White House this summer, complaining that it hadn't been working properly for months.
Russia used spy drones to hack smartphones of Nato soldiers stationed in Eastern Europe
Hackers also reportedly attempted to compromise Nato soldiers' Facebook and iCloud accounts, with at least six soldiers victims of hacks.
John McAfee unveils new details about long-awaited anti-hacking system 'Sentinel'
Sentinel is set to ship on 1 November 2017 and the MSRP per unit is $2,499.
Russia boosts North Korea's internet as US ramps up pressure on Pyongyang
The fresh link would be vital for coordinating cyberattacks, expert says.
Saudi Arabia's entertainment authority hit by 'subversive' cyberattacks from outside the kingdom
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.
New phishing emails claiming to be 'secure message' from private banks secretly deliver malware
The spoof emails impersonate legitimate banking institutions such as Bank of America to trick unsuspecting victims.
Whole Foods hacked: Customer payment card details stolen from in-store restaurants and taprooms
Whole Foods is the latest in a series of major US chains to have suffered a data breach.
Facebook-hijacking malware that spreads fake 'likes' is on the rise, McAfee warns
Fake 'likes' can amplify content on social media and skew search results.
The botnet army: Tracker reveals the European 'botspots' powering global cyberattacks
A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.
ZNIU Android malware is the first to use Dirty Cow Linux exploit and has infected over 5,000 users
The malware was detected in over 40 countries and is being spread through over 1,200 malicious Android apps.
What's causing so many data breaches and leaks? 7% of all Amazon S3 servers exposed online
Experts reportedly uncovered that 35% of all S3 buckets were unencrypted, potentially leaving data under risk of exposure.
Isis hackers' 'really, really bad' coding skills limit their cyber capabilities, researcher says
Although Isis often turns to social media sites for recruitment and propaganda, their poor coding skills limit potential cyberattacks.
Retefe banking malware now using leaked NSA EternalBlue exploit that helped spread WannaCry
The malware has previously targeted banks in the UK, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.
Notorious Android malware that will drain your bank account discovered on Google app store
BankBot Trojan disguised as 'Jewels Star Classic' game had up to 5,000 downloads.
Verizon leak: 'Confidential data' exposed after employee left database unprotected online
Leaked folders allegedly included passwords linked to internal Verison systems.
CoinDash heist: Alleged Ethereum hacker gave back $3m sparking mystery about the heist
In July, a hacker stole $7m worth of Ethereum from CoinDash in less than 5 minutes during an ICO.
Phantom Squad hackers demand ransom after threatening DDoS attacks against thousands of firms
The DDoS extortion group has sent out a massive wave of spam emails to thousands of companies across the globe.
Hackers are remotely locking Apple devices and demanding bitcoin payments
Apple iCloud appears has been used to force activate the 'Find My Device' option.
Over 500,000 car tracking devices' passwords accidentally leaked due to misconfigured cloud server
The data came from SVR Tracking and exposed users' vehicle licence plates, VIN numbers and more.
What is nRansomware? New malicious malware demands nude photographs instead of Bitcoin
"We will not respond immediately," the ransom message reads.
Locky ransomware: Hackers launched 20 million attacks in just a day in new 'aggressive' campaign
Researchers have identified around 6,000 "fingerprints" hinting that the attacks are being automatically generated.
US SEC reveals it was hacked in 2016, says leaked data likely used for insider trading
Company data from its 'Edgar' system used for 'illicit gain' through trades.
'We are digging our own grave' – Russian Dark Web criminals on the dangers of selling ransomware
In the aftermath of WannaCry, administrators of underground cybercrime forums are now rethinking the ethics and risks of ransomware dealing.
CCleaner hack: Chinese hacker group Axiom may have carried out attack to target major tech giants
The hackers used CCleaner malware to infect 20 companies, including Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, and more.
Optionsbleed: Apache flaw causes server memory leaks that hackers could exploit to steal secrets
The vulnerability can allow attackers to access secret data from other customers' hosts on the same system.
'We are savage creatures': 'Dark Overlord' hackers shut down Montana school district with cyberthreats
About 30 schools and the Flathead Valley Community College were closed from Thursday (14 September) through Monday.
RAMP shut down: Russian Dark Web drugs marketplace taken down by law enforcement authorities
RAMP was one of the largest underground markets, believed to be the go-to place for drugs.
Red Alert 2.0: New Android banking malware that steals credentials also being rented out for $500
The malware has been developed from scratch and is targeting over 60 bank and social media apps.