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VTech hack: Toy manufacturer defends fresh security stance amid strong criticism
The firm's updated terms of service shifts the blame of any future data breach directly onto its users.
Google bulks up Gmail security by adding a warning to unencrypted emails
Gmail now adds visible icons to warn against insecure email communication.
Patch Tuesday: Edge browser and Internet Explorer must be updated now, Microsoft has warned
Microsoft has released a total of 13 security updates that resolves 42 vulnerabilities across the board.
VTech hack: Microsoft security researcher Troy Hunt slams 'grossly negligent' security approach
Analyst Troy Hunt criticises updated terms and conditions unveiled following a data breach last year.
Dogs of war: Who are the British mercenaries roaming Africa accused of 'war crimes'?
IBTimes UK looks at the proliferation of private military and security services firms in Africa.
Google, Facebook and Twitter tell MPs they are 'committed' to combating online crime
Major tech firms face scrutiny in the UK parliament about how they are curbing extremist ideology online
Westminster Tube station evacuated due to 'security alert' during rush hour
Station remains closed and trains are not stopping at Westminster.
El Chapo: Mexican jail beefs up security over fears drug lord Joaquin Guzman could make third escape
The prison has reinforced the floor of El Chapo's cell and has placed a guard on his door 24/7.
China appoints first anti-terror chief paving way for controversial cybersecurity bill
China counter-terror job follows outbreak of ethnic violence in Xinjiang province.
UK nuclear power plants protected from cyberattack by Guardtime blockchain technology
Exclusive: Guardtime has partnership with Future Cities Catapult, a UK-based centre for smart city innovation.
Europe sees biggest shake-up of data protection laws in almost two decades
New data privacy and protection rules could see firms facing multibillion pound fines if they fail to comply.
US Department of Homeland Security to check Facebook and Twitter activity before granting visas
New security measures implemented following San Bernardino shootings.
David Cameron urges European cooperation on security
Cameron said stopping terrorist attacks such as the ones in Paris would require a pan-European effort
Decentralised Bitcoin wallet provider Airbitz takes security to the Edge
Decentralised wallet provider Airbitz is offering users a more secure means to buy and sell Bitcoin directly from its app.
Philippines: Military on alert during All Souls' Day
Fear of terrorism and crime puts 600 soldiers on duty around the capital, Manilla.
Disney hiring intern to counter terror threats and cyberattacks
Last year, Sony Pictures Entertainment experienced a cyberattack that forced it to abandon a project worth $80m.
One nation under CCTV: Beijing police claim every corner of city is on camera
Beijing claims to have every part of its capital under CCTV in bid to tighten security.
David Cameron puts security at the centre of Conservative conference address [Full speech]
The prime minister also attacked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and claimed he was 'dangerous'.
Edward Snowden claims GCHQ 'Smurf' tools can take control of your smartphone
UK and US intelligence agencies can hack phones after sending a text and know everything about you.
Australian cricket tour of Bangladesh postponed over security concerns
The squad was originally due to leave on 28 September.
Major iPhone security flaw exposes your photos and contacts, here's how to fix it
Scarily simple iOS 9 hack allows access to your private data even if your phone is locked, but there is an easy fix.
Apple and FBI at war over iMessage privacy
Apple's encryption system won't allow US authorities to intercept texts involved in drugs investigation.
Google engineer exposes zero-day security vulnerability in Kaspersky anti-virus software
Kaspersky security flaw described as "about as bad as it gets" by Google engineer Tavis Ormandy.
Hundreds of knives seized from visitors to the House of Commons
Police confiscate more than a 12 knives a day from visitors to the Houses of Parliament.
Ashley Madison: Two suicides linked to hack as $500k reward is posted for hackers
Police appeal to hacking community to 'do the right thing' and turn in perpetrator.
John McAfee: We stand on the edge of the smart-abyss as the internet pervades our lives
Hackers could orchestrate a fireworks display magnificent enough for the entire world to see.
Smartwatch makers opt for simplicity over keeping user data safe, warns security firm Trend Micro
Apple, Samsung, Motorola and others all criticised for lackluster smartwatch security
G4S gains momentum in developing markets as half year sales edge up by 2.8%
Scandal-ridden company reported a 3.2% fall in UK and Ireland sales due to its London Olympics errors.
HTC One Max phone saved user fingerprints as unencrypted images accessible to any hacker
HTC phone stored user fingerprints without encryption, putting security of the phone's owner at risk.
Tesla Model S hacked: Researchers discover six security flaws in popular electric car
Security researchers uncover flaws in Tesla Model S allowing them to remotely shut off the car's systems