Peter Thiel's Palantir allegedly helped NSA spy programme XKeyscore, new Snowden documents reveal
The CIA's venture capital branch In-Q-Tel reportedly invested in Palantir.
Julian Assange offers to help South Korea set up government-backed WikiLeaks
This comes after South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung proposed an organisation similar to WikiLeaks.
India's 1.3 billion citizens' biometric data to be shared with private firms, raising privacy concerns
Fingerprints, iris scans and more of around 1.3bn Indians have been collected as part of the government's India Stack programme.
Convicted TalkTalk hacker warns budding cybercriminals about the dangers of a life of crime - Report
19-year-old Daniel Kelly recently admitted to blackmailing TalkTalk and is facing up to 14 years in jail.
Scientists discover gigantic 400 million year old extinct worm in Canadian museum
A new species of an extinct giant worm was found to have terrifyingly large snapping jaws.
US Homeland Security staff shut out due to temporary network outage – report
DHS employees in Washington and Philadelphia were reportedly unable to access few of the agency's computer networks.
How to avoid being infected by X-Agent Mac malware created by Fancy Bear Russian hackers
Useful security tips for Mac users to stay safe from sophisticated malware attacks.
Kim Jong-un's hacker army may step up cybercrime to offset losses incurred from China's coal ban
Experts believe that Pyongyang's elite state-sponsored hacker unit may be put to work to generate revenue.
UK scientists could soon fly into space and conduct medical experiments in zero gravity
Newly unveiled laws could see UK constructing its first spaceport by 2020, enabling satellite launches.
Assange will have to 'reduce meddling' to continue asylum says Ecuadorian presidential frontrunner Lenin Moreno
If elected, Lenin Moreno might set conditions on Assange's asylum.
Snowden's lawyer claims no indication Russia will hand over whistleblower as gift to Trump
Snowden recently received a three-year extension of his Russian visa.
Google looking to hire hackers in Australia
The tech giant's Australian hiring raid may likely exacerbate the IT skills shortage in government agencies.
Hacker attacks Trump website with mocking message 'Nothing is impossible'
Trump's presidential campaign fundraising site was targeted and remains offline.
WikiLeaks promotes #ElMundoConAssange amid embassy eviction fears days before Ecuadorian election
Ecuadorian presidential hopeful, Guillermo Lasso, has previously clarified his intention to evict Assange, if elected.
Hackers using Android OmniRAT malware to attack Isis supporters on Telegram
Isis members are reportedly warning others of the malware which can spy on its victims.
Cyberwarfare: Royal Navy now training sailors to use AI and IoT to counter threats
The Royal Navy's training exercise, dubbed Information Warrior 17, will see forces trained for battle with tech weapons.
Russian hacker Rasputin hacked over 60 US government agencies and international universities
The notorious cybercriminal allegedly hacked US EAC in November 2016.
New Android Trojan masquerades as flash player update to install malware
The malware has been designed to track and mimic victims' activities to steal data.
Fancy Bear: Leaked Google report shows how much the tech giant knows about Russian hackers
The report allegedly reveals that Google was aware of Fancy Bear much before the DNC hack.
Yahoo Verizon deal to see $250-$350m discount – report
Verizon may reportedly close the Yahoo deal by the end of February.
US-born Nasa scientist Sidd Bikkannavar was detained at border until he unlocked his JPL-issued phone
Bikkannavar's phone was reportedly returned to him but he is unsure if sensitive material has been copied.
Lazarus: North Korea-linked Sony hackers suspected to be behind cyberattacks against global banks
Financial institutions across 31 countries are believed to have been targeted by the cybercriminals.
NSO Group: Hackers use Pegasus spyware to target and track supporters of Mexican soda tax
The Mexican government has previously reportedly confirmed being a client of Israel-based NSO Group's cyberweapons.
How to buy Valentine's Day gifts online without falling victim to scams and hacks
IBTimes UK helps you out with useful tips on how to stay safe while shopping online.
Alleged Russian hacker who used a botnet to steal from thousands of US banks arrested in LA
Alexander Tverdokhlebov is believed to be an 'extremely sophisticated' hacker with ties to organised cybercrime.
Google warns suspected Russian state-sponsored hackers may be targeting prominent journalists
Journalists at New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox and CNN are reportedly among those who were warned by Google.
New HadesLocker variant Serpent ransomware comes with 'Help and Support' section for victims
Security researchers have uncovered that the ransomware is being distributed via spam emails.
Arby's confirms security breach that saw hackers steal credit card data of thousands of customers
Arby's claimed to have first discovered the data breach in mid-January.
India's proposed mass surveillance programme seen as a blow to internet freedom
The Centralised Monitoring System will reportedly be fully operational by the first quarter of 2017.
Mystery surrounds White House cybersecurity staff shakeup as CISO exit sparks fears of 'witch hunt'
White House CISO Cory Louie's departure reportedly sparks fear among Obama appointees.
