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This new website tracks sneaky 'Russian influence operations' taking place on Twitter
Hey, Twitter account, are you a Russian spy?
New WikiLeaks files show how CIA uses 'Dumbo' tool to disrupt webcams, microphones
The release comes as part of 'Vault 7' and was branded 'dull' by one security expert.
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.
Illegal goods for sale on dark web markets see boost after death of AlphaBay and Hansa
Sales are down but listings have spiked: Is police action deterring dark web crime?
HawkEye malware: Hackers using 'versatile' data-stealing Trojan in multiple new phishing attacks
Security experts have seen HawkEye infecting various global organisations across multiple sectors.
Copyfish Chrome extension hijacked by attackers to serve up spam and adware
The incident took place over the weekend after an unsuspecting staffer fell prey to a phishing email.
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.
Your secret internet habits and full browsing history can easily be exposed, study finds
Clickstream data is traded and sold online - and could expose your darkest secrets.
Beware of new dangerous Android malware that is targeting UK bank customers
Svpeng malware targeting 14 UK banks after hitting 23 countries in a single week.
Shadow Brokers post new message as US hunts for disgruntled ex-NSA agent in cyberweapons leak
US investigators are reportedly focused on identifying a former insider who may be linked to the hacker group.
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.
How are North Korea's hackers making money? By targeting banks, ATMs and online gambling sites
Experts say that Pyongyang hackers are involved in global campaigns to steal money for the impoverished nation.
Virgin America hack: Over 3,000 employees' login details compromised after hacker infiltrated network
Virgin America, which was founded by Sir Richard Branson, was acquired by Alaska Air last year for $2.6bn.
WikiLeaks new dump Imperial exposes 3 CIA hacking tools targeting Macs and Linux
Dubbed Achilles, Aeris and SeaPea the hacking tools allegedly allow spies to infiltrate systems.
Scary new 'Lipizzan' Android malware could spy on Snapchat, WhatsApp and Gmail
The spyware had links to Equus Technologies and was only used in a targeted fashion.
UK money transfer service 'leaks private data and passport scans' of 11,000 customers
The leak was blamed on an unprotected Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud server.
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.
Car washes can be hacked to physically attack you and your vehicle
Doors can be locked and vehicles attacked with water and mechanical arm.
Fireball malware: Chinese police arrest hackers behind malicious code that infected millions
The operation was run by Beijing-based digital marketing firm Rafotech, local law enforcement said.
Eugene Kaspersky to 'secure the world' with free software amid US government suspicion
The anti-virus is rolling out now and uses data to bulk up machine learning tools.
New backdoor Trojan CowelSnail by SambaCry hackers targeting Windows PCs
Security experts say the cybercriminals are likely to create more malware in future.
Sweden's massive data leak was 'a complete failure' says PM Stefan Lofven
The leak is considered to be the largest of its kind and exposed personal and sensitive information of nearly every citizen.
$1,500 'smart' gun hacked with $15 magnets
Disturbing security flaws exposed as hacker finds multiple ways to hijack locked smart gun.
'Cyber rehab' camps set up to transform teenage hackers into upstanding citizens
Weekend punishments could be dished out across the UK if initial trials are successful.
Who really benefits from cyber-attacks?
Philippe Very, professor of strategic management at EDHEC Business School, considers how cloud providers benefit from cyber-attacks.
'Keys to kingdom' leaked by Sweden exposing military secrets and EU secure intranet
Names, photos and addresses of air force pilots, people under witness relocation, SEAL team operators and more were leaked.