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America vs Kaspersky Lab: Why the US wants to outlaw Russia's most popular cyber firm
The US fears the respected cyber firm is open to 'Russian government influence.'
Was a nation-state behind 'Petya'? Hack posed as ransomware for destruction not financial gain
Evidence suggests motivation behind 'Petya' outbreak more complex than assumed.
From Chernobyl to supermarkets: A full list of every company hit by 'Petya' cyberattack
Huge ransomware cyberattack is spreading across Europe - who's been hit so far?
Shocking image shows supermarket in chaos as global Petya cyberattack infects computers
The ransomware outbreak hit systems across the world and locked down files.
Chinese hackers will 'stop using economic cyber-espionage' to steal secrets from Canada
Following a previous agreement with the US, Chinese state hacking fell by up to 90%.
How the UK parliament hack happened: These are the password security rules MPs ignored
UK security services talk tough on cybersecurity, but MPs still can't use passwords.
Russian hackers trading stolen email addresses and passwords of 1,000 British MPs and top officials online
The log-in credentials of 7,000 police employees and over 1,000 Foreign Office officials were also found online.
Has 'Fireball' malware infected 250 million computers? Microsoft disputes shocking claim
Check Point said 'Fireball' could cause 'a global catastrophe'. Microsoft hit back.
'Global plot' to hack Microsoft foiled as two UK men arrested in alleged conspiracy
'Unauthorised intrusion' into Microsoft networks did not expose customer information
Traffic light and speed cameras in Australia have been hit by WannaCry virus
All cameras remain online but some had to be re-booted, officials said.
Data breach hits UK government's cyber protection scheme likely exposing victims to hackers
The UK government's Cyber Essentials scheme is designed to help businesses protect themselves from cyberattacks.
What is the UK's new digital charter? Queen's Speech outlines Tory plans for digital utopia
UK gov: 'We will make sure that technology companies do more to protect their users'
John McAfee claims 'every router in America has been compromised' by hackers and spies
McAfee spoke out after WikiLeaks' released documents detailing CIA hacking tools.
Honda forced to halt car production after being infected by WannaCry ransomware
WannaCry caused a global incident last month after infecting machines in 150 countries.
Netflix leak: The Dark Overlord hackers were paid over $50,000 before content was released
The studio reportedly made a total of 19 Bitcoin transactions to The Dark Overlord hacker group.
Qatar says 'neighbouring countries' behind the news agency hack that led to diplomatic crisis
"As far as we are concerned the case is very clear," Qatar's Attorney General Ali Bin Fetais al-Marri said.
Vigilante hacker protests Philando Castile verdict by hacking into Minnesota government database
The hacker reportedly stole email addresses and passwords from the state government's database.
Former CERN and MIT scientists launch new VPN, calling out Google and Facebook
Virtual private networks (VPNs) can help bolster security, privacy and anonymity online.
Hackers hit US schools in attempt to steal data from 'hundreds of thousands' of students
Experts say the group, connected to Morocco, tried to attack voting systems.
The Buckle hacked: Credit card data stolen from stores' malware-infected cash registers for months
Buckle said there is currently no evidence that its online website and customers were impacted by the breach.
Has the NHS been hit by another cyberattack? Online rumours denied by insiders
NHS Digital: 'We can confirm this is just rumour.'
Georgia voter records found exposed on internet
Major voting flaw found by security researcher left nearly 7 million records open to hackers.
This is the sick new way scammers are trying to hack your computer
'Save Children' ransomware poses as 'poverty aid agency' while demanding bitcoin
Clinton Foundation 'hacker' gets prison term after '400,000' failed cyberattacks
Timothy Sedlak, 44, is already serving a 42 year prison term on child abuse charges.
Computer programmer to reveal secrets of how he rigged lottery results to win millions
Mastermind of lottery fraud wrongfully claimed millions in prizes.
'Industroyer' malware could be 'biggest threat' to major power grids around the world
ESET and Dragos experts warn the malware could be adapted to hit gas and water.
Bug in Virgin Media 'Super Hub' routers left devices open to hacking – are you at risk?
Virgin Media home routers remain a 'prime target for attackers,' researcher warns.
GameStop hacked: Retailer confirms customers' personal data and payment card details possibly stolen
GameStop first revealed it was notified of the breach by a third party in April.
Doubleswitch: Hackers hijack Twitter accounts of activists and journalists to spread fake news
The attack has already been observed in Venezuela, Bahrain and Myanmar so far.
Apple Macs CAN get viruses as security myth busted by experts
It's not widespread, but experts warn Apple devices open to malware and ransomware.