CYBERSECURITY

Security researcher says Torrents Time contains a Trojan that tracks users and opens ports for malicious activity.

LAPD and FBI drafted in to investigate ransomware-style cyberattack at US hospital.

Latest hacking campaign from North Korea reportedly targeted South Korean organisations.

Dark web seller offers £5 bomb threat service for British schools, shopping centres, hospitals and offices.

Security experts claim evidence suggests the attackers operating the malware are Russian.

Oleksander Svetelyk claims hackers took about six months to prepare for the cyberattack.

Privacy International is disappointed by the IPT's ruling that UK government's actions are lawful.

A DC council employee uploaded student data to a public Dropbox folder where it was available for hours.

The hacker is thought to be part of the notorious 'Crackas With Attitude' (CWA) collective.

Symantec advises users to avoid advertisement that offers Netflix for free or at cheaper price.

An email account is the gateway into your personal life so security is important, right?

Banning encrypted products would only leave the general public at risk, researchers warn.

Security research team finds bitcoin owners use passwords which can be easily and quickly guessed

Symantec advises players to avoid downloading third-party add-ons for Hearthstone.

California Congressman Ted Lieu's bill aims to stop state meddling with encrypted devices.

IRS says personal data of taxpayers was not compromised.

The firm's updated terms of service shifts the blame of any future data breach directly onto its users.

Email holds the key to personal data. And with most accounts accessible on the Dark Web, are we safe?

The discovery came to light after a whistleblower brought forward evidence of 'misuse of state resources'.

Employees at Ireland facility have been sent emails offering money in exchange for usernames and passwords.

Graham Cluley fears all-seeing and all-sharing dashcam will be a privacy nightmare.

Microsoft has designed a new site for users to track Windows 10 update history.

James Clapper indicated that in future the US government may spy on its citizens using integrated smart-home devices.

White House proposes $19bn budget and unveils new cybersecurity action plan to defend against attacks.

FBI director says case highlights need for backdoor access to encrypted devices in commercial use.

UK's Intelligence and Security Committee pointed out that the bill fails as a spying tool.

FBI to put major resources into finding culprits of Department of Justice hack, says former agent Leo Taddeo.

ISC openly slammed a number of proposals, including plans to enhance collection of communication metadata.

Analyst Troy Hunt criticises updated terms and conditions unveiled following a data breach last year.