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Russian-speaking Turla hackers spying on global embassies with stealthy Gazer backdoor
Security experts say that over the past year Turla hackers have also targeted defence-related organisations.
New Locky ransomware spam campaign uses 'zombie computers' to send over 62,000 emails in just 3 days
The ransomware's new variant IKARUSdilapidated used over 11,000 IP addresses in 133 countries to carry out the attacks.
House of Cards literary publisher exposed thousands sensitive client files
The leaked data includes unpublished books, royalty payments, invoice and contract details.
Instagram hack: API bug allowed hackers to access high-profile users' email addresses, phone numbers
Revelation of the breach comes just days after singer Selena Gomez's Instagram account was hacked.
Over 711 million emails leaked in massive Onliner spambot data breach
The Onliner spambot has scooped up millions of email and server login credentials and was also used to spread the Ursnif banking malware.
WireX Android DDoS botnet that infected numerous phones in over 100 countries shut down
A collaborative effort by 7 security firms effectively took down the botnet that included 300 apps on Google Play.
Zazzle breach: 'Thousands' of user accounts possibly compromised after hackers brute-force passwords
The company has reported the breach to the Office of the Attorney General in California.
India and Pakistan hit with data-stealing spy malware in suspected state-sponsored attacks
The malware has expensive surveillance features and can steal personal data, targets' location and take screenshots.
Hurricane Harvey: US government is warning people to beware of charity phishing scams
It is not uncommon for hackers to capitalise on a natural disaster to steal money in the guise of charity donations.
Qatar news agency hack: Five suspects tied to 'hack' that sparked diplomatic rift arrested in Turkey
The alleged hack ignited the Gulf diplomatic crisis that saw several Arab countries sever ties with Qatar.
Telnet credential leak: Over 1,700 IoT devices' data exposed sparking fears of new vicious botnet
The leaked credentials have reportedly remained exposed on Pastebin since June and have been viewed by thousands.
What is zIVA? Completely functional kernel exploit affecting iOS released by researcher
The exploit affects all iOS devices running10.3.1 and earlier versions and allows hackers root access.
New app that allows anyone to create Android ransomware now free on underground Chinese hacking forum
Cybercriminals can now flock to China's underground hacking forums to stock up on Trojan Development Kits.
Macedonian Djevair Ametovski pleads guilty to running 'Codeshop' to sell stolen payment card data
The 30-year-old stole credit and debit card data for more than 1.3 million cards over the course of the illegal scheme.
Hackers are now using Facebook Messenger to spread 'advanced' malware code
The victim would be served with 'mult-platform' malware, Kaspersky Lab said.
This smartphone optical illusion could stop thieves from stealing your PIN or passcode
New touchscreen technology could thwart 'shoulder surfing' crooks by tricking their eyes.
Alleged Yahoo hacker pleads not guilty to helping Russian agents conduct massive 2014 data breach
Karim Baratov is the only person among four co-conspirators arrested in the case so far.
Watch online porn? Cover your webcam or you could be filmed and blackmailed by hackers
Blackmailing hackers spying on victims and demanding cash is on the rise, say experts.
Hackers using Neptune exploit kit to drop Monero miners in new malvertising campaign
The global campaign has targeted Europe, the US, South Korea, Middle East and several other nations.
Watch researchers 'easily' hack popular robot to violently stab a tomato with a screwdriver
"If robot ecosystems continue to be vulnerable to hacking, robots could soon end up hurting instead of helping us," IOActive said.
What is iPhone Unlocker? This $500 device can brute-force iPhone 6 and 7 passcodes in minutes
Apple confirmed that a bug in iOS allowed the device to crack iPhone passcodes.
At least 500 Android apps with 100 million total downloads found hosting malware
Google said it has now removed the malware-laced applications from its Play Store.
Day in the life of a modern spam kingpin: Why hackers work similar hours to everyone else
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm - turns out the hackers are pretty much like everyone else.
Hackers deface dozens of Malaysian websites after Indonesian flag gaffe at Southeast Asian Games
The attacks came after the Indonesian flag was printed upside down on the official guidebook for the SEA Games.
NHS patient data hacked? 'Anonymous' cybercriminal says 'millions' of records stolen
Targeted company SwiftQueue says it 'totally refutes' allegation of millions impacted.
Does your resume contain malware? LinkedIn bug could have allowed hackers to spread malicious code
A flaw in LinkedIn Messenger could have let hackers upload malware-laced files and infect users.
US military hack-back: If you attack us, we'll send your malware right back to you
The US DIA head Lieutenant General Vincent Stewart said the army's days of merely cleaning up cyberattacks were over.
Enigma has been hacked and $500,000 in Ethereum stolen – don't use it to send funds
Enigma's slack channel and certain email lists have also been hacked.
Hackers can hijack your smashed smartphone using just a replacement screen, experts say
Since the attack is physical and 'fileless', it would not be detected by anti-virus software.
What is CovertBand? New attack may allow hackers to spy on you, even guess when you're having sex
A new sonar-based attack method could help hackers hijack smart devices to track your every move.