The malware, dubbed 'KONNI', comes with keylogger capabilities and can steal files and take screenshots.
The footage was sent to the NCA without encryption, the ICO revealed.
The tech giant even rewarded the security researcher for flagging the vulnerability; the scam affected nearly 1 million users.
Police found a 'sophisticated' cannabis plantation and a Bitcoin wallet.
Should you really be updating your password so often? Experts say 'no'.
Hacking SS7 can give attackers the ability to snoop on calls and intercept text messages.
James Comey stands by the belief that WikiLeaks is a ''known outlet'' of foreign propaganda.
Researchers found many internet-connected industrial machines run on outdated software.
The scam targets to steal personal details including your ID documents.
Comey addressed encryption, renewal of Section 702, expanding NSLs, the Hillary Clinton letter, WikiLeaks and more.
The first wave of attacks hit journalists, businesses and universities, later spreading to other users.
Software is able to scan websites for gift card numbers and balances - then sell them.
Publishing outlets will need to obtain official government licenses to operate legally.
DomainTools found 110 fake HSBC websites were used in the cybercrime scam.
The app has already garnered between 5,000 and 10,000 downloads.
Gannett discovered several people in its human resources department were victims of a phishing attack.
Four specific government websites have intentionally leaked data.
A government report reveals that the spy agency is still gathering large amounts of data under a new system.
The attacker is asking victims to 'review Btc-e codes' by opening a Word file.
"In cyberspace it's much easier to manipulate someone's opinion," says Russian tech pioneer.
'The Dark Overlord' was previously known for releasing medical data on the dark web.
Steven W Chase, 58, was 'gatekeeper' of website brought down when FBI infiltrated it.
Experts linked the malware strain to one distributed via North Korea's official news website.
The social media giant has been accused of not responding to 'life or death' requests.
Security experts say the malware has been targeting European users.
"It's very hard to say who did the hacking," President Donald Trump said.
The CIA's Scribbles program allegedly allowed spies to track leakers by planting beacons in Word files.
The US government wants to hire a 'narcotics investigator' to assist DEA agents in Thailand.
The FBI is reportedly already investigating the cyber attack and ransom demands.
The spy agency will stop its controversial 'about' collection spy programme that allowed it to collect Americans' emails.