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Locky ransomware makes a comeback in new Diablo6 avatar, demanding $1,600 as ransom payment
The new Diablo6 variant is reportedly being distributed via a spam campaign.
Shadow Brokers have allegedly already made nearly $90,000 from their monthly hacking tool dumps
The mysterious hacker group has reportedly raked in thousands in Monero between July and August.
Hackers target North Korea with Konni malware right after Pyongyang's latest ICBM test
An unknown hacker group has launched 3 different attacks against North Korean organisations in 2017 alone.
Hackers have been targeting 3 major Hungarian banks with series of phishing attacks since June
A recent study by PhishMe found that 91% of targeted cyberattacks begin with a spear phishing email.
Creditseva data breach: 48,000 Indians' personal and sensitive data was exposed to hackers
The India-based credit service left critically sensitive data, including drivers license, home addresses, credit reports and more, exposed in a server.
Ukraine's national postal service networks disrupted by two-day DDoS cyberattack
The cyberattack came in two waves and has reportedly disrupted key mailing services.
Hotspot Shield VPN accused of violating users' privacy, spying on web browsing habits
The Centre for Democracy and Technology brought the complaint to the US FTC.
Firms face up to £17m fines if they fail to protect against hackers
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport calls for UK firms to safeguard themselves against cyber attacks.
'Our struggle is digital' – Hackers open up about attacks on Venezuelan government websites
'You close the streets, we do so to networks', The Binary Guardians stated online.
Long distance kink or nightmare? Hacker uses Tor to 'securely' control smart dildo
A security researcher reportedly reverse engineered a dildo to securely communicate with the internet connected device via Bluetooth.
HBO hackers leak script of upcoming Game Of Thrones episode and top bosses' emails
The hackers also reportedly demanded ransom from the network, claiming that HBO is their 17th target.
Android malware that can 'steal everything' for sale on underground Russian forum
The 'Svpeng' malware was rebranded 'CryEye Android Banker', security firm found.
HBO hack: Here are some expert theories on how and why it happened
Despite recent comparisons, some experts say that the HBO hack may not be worse than the Sony hack.
WannaCry 'hero' Marcus Hutchins pleads not guilty and is slated to be released on $30,000 bond
Although Hutchins was granted bail, he is yet to be released.
WannaCry hackers are converting bitcoins to 'totally anonymous' Monero to hide their tracks
Monero is an extremely privacy-oriented cryptocurrency and is nearly impossible to track.
Cerber ransomware can now steal Bitcoin wallet data and browser passwords
The ransomware has recently evolved indicating that the hackers operating Cerber are looking for new ways to make more money.
HBO hackers threaten to leak more data on Sunday and 'gradually every week'
The hackers allegedly claim that their motive for the attack was financial.
Cyberwar? Pakistan's government website hacked to play Indian national anthem
The website was reportedly defaced to display a message celebrating India's independence.
WannaCry hackers empty out ransom accounts making away with over $140,000
The global ransomware attack is widely considered to be the work of North Korean hackers.
HBO hackers stole 'thousands' of internal files, unaired Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes
Pretty, pretty, bad: Hackers may also have material from Game of Thones and Ballers.
Massive record-breaking DDoS attack against Chinese telecom lasted for 227 hours
Security experts say that ransom DDoS attacks, involving hackers extorting money under threat of an attack, are also on the rise.
Hackers find over 650,000 US voter records on voting machine sold on eBay
The voting machine reportedly contained sensitive and personal voter data of residents of Shelby County in Tennessee.
Digital billboard in Cardiff hacked to show swastikas, memes and 'Sharia zone' warning
The billboard was reportedly hacked to read: 'Big Brother is Watching You!'
Svpeng Android banking Trojan now comes with keylogger to help hackers steal everything
A new variant of the malware can also block any attempt at uninstalling it from an infected device.
This Amazon Echo 'hack' can turn your friendly home assistant into a covert wiretap
The vulnerability allegedly affects versions of the Echo released in 2015 and 2016.
British email prankster dupes White House staffers by posing as Kushner, Priebus in fake emails
He was able to get private email addresses without even asking for it.
Hackers break into US election machines in 90 minutes to show flaws in electronic voting
Election hacking? It may be easier than you think.
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.
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.
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.