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WhatsApp slams accusation its encryption has a 'backdoor' for government snooping
Researcher claimed to have uncovered a bug in WhatsApp that exposed messages.
Is there a security backdoor in WhatsApp? Researcher reveals alleged encryption bug
WhatsApp end-to-end encryption protocols called into question by crypto expert.
Donald Trump's new cyber advisor has a highly insecure website
Experts uncovered dozens of flaws on the website of Trump's new internet tsar.
Guccifer 2.0, alleged Kremlin-linked DNC hacker, back from hiatus slams US intelligence community
The hacker claimed the recently released US intelligence evidence on Russian hacking is a 'crude fake'.
Shadow Brokers abandon NSA cyberweapons sale publicly leaking hacking tools
After attempting one last sale, the hacker group said they're 'going dark' in a farewell message.
Here are the 7 cybersecurity start-ups recruited to work with GCHQ to help it spy better
The intelligence agency's cyber accelerator scheme is part of the government's £1.9bn National Cyber Security Program.
The People vs the Snoopers' Charter: Legal plea raises more than £39,000 in 24 hours
IPBill is used by police and UK intelligence to snoop on calls, texts and internet records.
Report alleging Trump's Russian links and 'perverted sexual acts' showered with criticism
National security experts and political players debate legitimacy of leaked report.
Malware dubbed Nuke put up for sale on the dark web by an alleged Russian hacker
Researchers claim that the malware is currently priced at $4,000 and comes with 'bot killer' features.
Brother-sister duo accused of hacking Italy's elite, including former PMs, a Vatican cardinal and bankers
The duo allegedly hacked into emails of ministers, bankers and a former deputy chief of the secret service.
Victorian Treasurer's website hijacked and defaced by Tunisian Islamist hackers
The hacker group briefly took over Pallas' site and displayed photographs and videos of the war in Syria.
German spy chief wants to hit back at hackers amid increasing cyberthreats
Germany's intelligence agencies reportedly claim to have noted a rise in spear-phishing attacks.
LA school pays hackers $28,000 in bitcoin after computer systems hit with ransomware
Ransomware locked down computer networks, email systems and voicemail lines.
Over 28,000 weak MongoDB databases are currently being held to ransom by hackers
Attacks spiked from 12,000 to 27,000 in a single day, experts have warned.
Square Enix Europe's Twitter account hacked, fires nasty insults at EA and FIFA
The hackers posted a series of racist and homophobic messages and targeted rival company EA among others.
It's time to 'throw a rock' over Russian influence on election, says US senator
Republican Lindsey Graham advocates striking Vladimir Putin with more than mere sanctions.
Russian influence on 2016 US election had 'more than one' motive
America's top spy claims Russia used RT, social media and hacking to wage 'information war' on US
FireCrypt ransomware emerges with DDoS launching capabilities
Security researchers have reportedly uncovered connections with the Deadly for a Good Purpose Ransomware.
Thai army to recruit civilian 'cyber warriors' following Anonymous' onslaught on government sites
Civilian experts will reportedly be employed to assist the army in combating cybercrime.
Hackers hit Star Wars collectable trading card firm Topps
The firm is yet to clarify details of the hack, which may have seen users' personal and sensitive information stolen.
What is spearphishing? How to stay safe online from this effective cybercrime technique
Spearphishing? All it takes is a single click, but it doesn't have to be this way.
Hacker Samaritan launches Security Without Borders to protect vulnerable activists
The website also aims to bring together the hacker community to help foster enhanced community volunteering.
Bangladesh police suspect insider help in $81m central bank cyberheist
Numerous investigations launched by various agencies over the bank hack are yet to yield fruitful results.
North Korea hackers could 'paralyse' US Pacific Command control centre – report
The South Korean defence ministry estimates that rival North has around 6,800 cyber warriors.
FBI investigates 2010 suspected Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack on FDIC – report
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has authoritative access to records of millions of individual American deposits.
Evidence of Russian hacking in Ukraine linked back to US election, says new report
Cybersecurity firm that investigated DNC hack offers more evidence tying Russia to US election intrusions
Groupon user accounts hacked, customers lose thousands of pounds as fraudsters splurge
One customer reported that his compromised account was used to buy a $3000 European vacation.
FBI sides with CIA conclusion that Russia intervened to help Trump win 2016 presidential election
The CIA, DNI and the FBI now appear to be in agreement about Russia's role and motives in election interference.
Russia 'certainly' has Donald Trump dossier ready to deploy at most opportune moment
US has no firm understanding of what hackers collected on American political leaders — including Republicans
Hacked Yahoo data has already been sold on the Dark Web for £300,000 researcher claims
Expert believes the batch has been sold three times – once to an intelligence agency.