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North Korea hackers stole secret US-South Korea war plans on 'decapitating' Kim Jong-un regime
North Korean hackers reportedly accessed secret Seoul-Washington war plans that detail procedures on how to handle an all-out war with Pyongyang.
Forrester data breach: Hackers stole sensitive reports from leading market research company
There is no evidence to suggest that confidential client and employee data, as well as financial information, were accessed.
GCHQ boss says fighting cyberattacks now as important as spying efforts and combating terrorism
Jeremy Fleming says government funding is now being used "to make GCHQ a cyber organisation as well as an intelligence and counter-terrorism one."
What is FreeMilk? Hackers use new phishing campaign to hijack email conversations and deploy malware
Researchers said this technique has already been used to infiltrate the networks of a Middle Eastern bank and also of "individuals with indirect ties to a country in North East Asia".
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.
Disqus hacked: More than 17.5 million users' details stolen by hackers in 2012 data breach
"While we are still investigating the incident, we believe that it is best to share what we know now," Disqus' chief technology officer Jason Yan said.
UK teen hacker admits launching cyberattacks on computers of CIA and FBI chiefs
Hacking targets included former Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan and former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Mark Giuliano.
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.
CIA operative-turned-politician: 'Russia is not our ally, they are our adversary.'
US intelligence believes that at least two Moscow-linked hacking groups targeted American institutions in order to help spread misinformation and propaganda last year.
Russian state media furious after being booted off YouTube advertising platform
YouTube, one of the most popular video platforms in the world, has now become a major focus in the ongoing Congressional probe looking into alleged Russian election interference.
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.
Russian cybercrime suspect in $4bn bitcoin fraud case can be extradited to US, court rules
Russia is also seeking alleged cybercriminal Alexander Vinnik's extradition on separate fraud charges, but no date has yet been set for that hearing.
Login credentials of over 6,000 Indian government departments, businesses put up for sale on DarkNet
The National Internet Exchange of India described the hackers' claim as "audacious".
GCHQ-linked cyber agency fights hundreds of hacks, warns 'further attacks will happen'
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has been operational for a year – now its experts have opened up about the biggest challanges they have faced so far.
Amber Rudd doesn't understand how strong encryption works, pledges to break it anyway
The state vs encryption: Debate rages about balance between security and privacy, as UK home secretary admits she doesn't understand the topic in question.
Equifax hack: 2.5 million more consumers may be affected by historic breach than initially believed
Hackers stole a trove of valuable personal and financial details in the record-breaking data breach.
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.
R6DB hacked: Rainbow Six Siege gaming service's databases wiped by hackers and held for ransom
"They left a nice ransom message, but we have no reason to believe that they kept any data," the team said.
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.
'I will die in a year': Wanted Russian hacker and spam kingpin claims he worked for Putin's party
"If I go to the US, I will die in a year," Levashov, who is fighting extradition to the US, was quoted as saying.
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.
New era for ATM heists as hackers use malware to steal from machines remotely
Physical access to ATMs is no longer needed to hijack cash, experts warn.
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.
Sonic Drive-In breach: Millions of stolen credit and debit card accounts up for sale on the dark web
Around 5 million stolen credit and debit card accounts were put up for sale, priced between $25 and $50 per piece.
Android and iOS apps used for stock trading could expose your personal data to hackers
Passwords and account details could be put at risk by weak app cybersecurity.