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Donald Trump blames computers for 'complicating lives' over Russia hacking
Republican has remained vague on who to blame for the hacking.
Ex-CIA operative: Agency can't reveal Russian hacking evidence because lives would be at risk
'In revealing the facts, the government may also reveal how we got them.'
From Russian hacking to ransomware: What the experts say about cybersecurity in 2017
Following the whirlwind that was 2016, experts tell IBTimes UK what to expect in the year ahead.
China renews call for heightened scrutiny of tech sector and tighter cybersecurity
Critics of China's new cyber laws reportedly raised concerns over issues related to intellectual property.
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.
CIA chief John Brennan cautions US government over counterattack against Russian hacking
President Barack Obama said earlier that the US government needed to and would 'take action'.
Putin asks 'is it really important' who hacked Democrats?
During annual marathon press conference Russian President speculates 'maybe it was some guy sitting on a couch who did it.'
Russian hackers deployed Android malware to track and target Ukrainian artillery units
The hacker group known as Fancy Bear has previously been linked to the Russian Military Intelligence (GRU).
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.
Texas Republican decries US election hack: 'Russian ambassador should have been kicked out'
The congressman took a different stance to President-elect Trump, who has downplayed Russian involvement.
Pakistani hackers deface Bangladesh Google domain taunting its security measures
The home page is now up and functioning normally.
Can hackers really hijack a plane using the in-flight entertainment system?
Stay grounded, people. There's no direct evidence that in-flight system tampering can bring down a plane.
Hackers hit Thai government with DDoS attacks protesting against restrictive internet law
Classified government records are believed to have been accessed by the hackers.
CIA is plotting a 'coup' against Trump, says Russian state-funded media
American 'deep state' conspiracy could result in president-elect's impeachment, argues Russian media
Donald Trump sends a strong message to Michelle Obama about the future
The president-elect said he didn't believe Obama meant what she said.
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.
Pentagon hit by Russian hackers in crippling attack that forced full systems overhaul – report
The August 2015 attack reportedly saw hackers hijack Pentagon's unclassified email system.
What can hackers do with the private data in your email account?
Your personal email account has been infiltrated by hackers. No big deal, right?
US Director of National Intelligence to publish Russian hacking review evidence
Intelligence claiming Russia hacked US election to support Donald Trump to be made public.
Shadow Brokers may be selling NSA cyber tools on new underground site
A newly uncovered site reportedly contains a file cryptographically signed by Shadow Brokers.
FBI and secret service arrest man allegedly behind largest-ever US financial cyberattack
Joshua Samuel Aaron has been charged with illegally accessing the personal information of 100 million people.
The five spectacular fails that helped hackers take down the DNC
From FBI prank calls to a lack of cybersecurity know-how – how did it come to this?
British politician Ben Bradshaw criticised for claiming Russian hackers 'probably' influenced Brexit
'That's a bit rich coming from a prominent Remain supporter,' an opponent said.
Netgear users warned: Switch off your home internet router or risk being hacked
The flaw can be used to give hackers complete control over your home router.
Bangladesh bank officials 'knowingly created vulnerabilities' allowing $81m cyber-heist
Expert forensic investigators claimed over 100 bank employees have been questioned.
Global police crackdown on DDoS services nets suspected teenage cybercriminals
In the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested 12 suspects for DDoS misuse.
Trump is wrong – say experts who caught Russian election hackers red-handed
Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike caught Russian intruders in DNC computers.
Passport details of thousands allegedly hacked from Russian consulate
The hacker reportedly plans on leaking the stolen data that includes passport numbers, emails phone numbers and more.
KFC website hacked, Colonel's Club loyalty scheme members advised to change password
The company reportedly claimed that only 30 loyalty members were targeted.