Under the weight of the cryptocurrency boom, Coinbase stumbles
Coinbase, one of the most popular ways to trade in cryptocurrency, is facing mounting customer complaints as it stumbles under the weight of intense interest in bitcoin.
Woman 'used bitcoin converted from bank thefts to fund Isis' hears US court
A 27-year-old New York woman is facing decades in prison for allegedly converting money stolen from banks into bitcoin and using the funds to aid the Islamic State.
Net neutrality result: How did the FCC vote on the freedom of the internet?
The meeting, which started at 15:30pm GMT (10:30am ET), was streamed live on the FCC's main website.
Julian Assange welcomes UK ruling that WikiLeaks is a media organisation
London tribunal decision flies in the face of US officials who have branded whistleblower site as a "hostile intelligence agency".
'Keep a light tone and blame the Jews': The leaked Nazi blog style guide
The style guide for The Daily Stormer, neo-Nazi website which hit the headlines in August 2017 for publishing a tirade against a protester killed during a far-right rally, leaks.
Millennials are killing Wall Street: New investors want bitcoin more than shares and bonds
Millennial investors are more interested in cryptocurrencies than traditional bonds and shares, new research commissioned by a London-based fintech start-up suggests.
Google purges 85 malicious apps from Play Store for stealing social network passwords
More than 80 malicious apps were discovered lurking on Google's official Play Store that were designed to hijack credentials for VK, the Facebook-like Russian social network.
North Korea could be making a fortune thanks to bitcoin
Alongside the rest of the world, experts warn that North Korea is likely profiting from the rise of bitcoin, a cryptocurrency the regime has been hacking, stealing and mining.
Anonymous plans 'destructive cyberattack' on FCC to protest net neutrality repeal
Anonymous will reportedly launch a "destructive" cyberattack against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website in protest of plans to dismantle net neutrality
Spies for hire: BA, Porsche and others hired intelligence firms to 'join protest groups'
A new leak from inside the murky world of corporate intelligence has revealed how major companies hire private spies to infiltrate groups of activists and protesters.
Amid the cryptocurrency frenzy, investors are 'taking out mortgages' to buy bitcoin
US regulators have warned the public against taking out reckless investments in cryptocurrency, which despite a meteoric rise in the past 12 months remains unpredictable.
North Korea gearing up for biological arms race with anthrax and smallpox samples, US warns
US officials believe the North Korean regime has likely obtained the machinery needed to create biological weapons – weaponising bacteria and viruses to attack its enemies.
MoneyTaker hackers exposed: Russia-linked group rob $10m from global banks
A Russian-speaking hacking group – dubbed "MoneyTaker" – has covertly stolen up to $10 million from global banking targets in under two years, new research suggests.
US military 'could lose its next war' with Russia or China, warns Rand Corporation
Despite outspending both Russia and China on national security, the US military could lose the next war - new Rand Corporation report claims.
Ashley Madison leaks, prison hacks, and bitcoin nightmares: The week in cybersecurity
The week in cybersecurity was largely dominated by cryptocurrency. That's unsurprising, given that bitcoin spiked in value, reaching $17,000 at one point.
Star Wars BB-8 droid and five other Christmas toys that can be hijacked by hackers
From the Star Wars BB-8 toy to smart-tracking watches for children, new cybersecurity research suggests that some products under the Christmas tree this year can easily be hacked.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai admits 'mistakes' over alleged Russian interference campaign
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, 45, has spoken out about the alleged Russian influence campaign that occurred on its platform last year, admitting that his tech giant has made mistakes.
Is this the oldest eye ever discovered? Scientists unearth 530-million-year-old fossil
Remains of extinct sea creature in Estonia reveal details of structure and function of ancient optical organ that could be the oldest eye ever discovered.
Google AI that mastered chess in 4 hours could 'enslave the human race'
Google DeepMind's artificial intelligence programme AlphaZero able to master game of chess from scratch and evolve "superhuman" abilities.
Security bug that let hackers steal banking passwords put 10 million app users at risk
Major banking applications used by HSBC, NatWest and Co-op had potential to let hackers steal usernames and passwords of account holders.
Bitcoin's 'high fees and volatility' to blame for Steam ditching cryptocurrency
Gaming marketplace Steam will no longer accept bitcoin as payment as cryptocurrency value hits new peak and financial experts sound alarm over bubble bursting.
Bitcoin passes £10,000 to reach new all-time high
The value of bitcoin – the world's most popular cryptocurrency – surged past £10,000 ($13,300) per coin, defying critics to reach yet another all-time high.
Gang with illegal factory made two million cigarettes a day – and even had its own brand
Counterfeit cigarette ring smashed in joint operation by Europol and several national police forces in Granada and Malaga.
Beer can be used to create sustainable petrol, scientific study shows
Team of Bristol University scientists show that beer ingredient ethanol is ideal source to make sustainable alternative to petrol.
Is bitcoin in trouble? Users of world's third-largest market 'can't withdraw funds'
Users of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex voice frustration over lengthy customer support delays and alleged inability to withdraw funds from the platform.
Is the bitcoin party over? UK to crack down on cryptocurrency amid crime concerns
Cryptocurrency exchanges in the EU and UK are set to face increased regulation from next year amid concerns they could be used for money laundering and tax evasion.
In defence of Damian Green? Tory MPs admit they openly share passwords with staff
Cybersecurity experts were alarmed by the relaxed attitude on password security – which nonchalantly shunned password best practices issued by the MP's own government.
Watch botched detonation of famous Silverdome which leaves stadium still standing
An iconic stadium in the US state of Michigan - the Pontiac Silverdome - that was set for partial demolition on 3 December is still standing thanks to failed wiring.
18-year-old who allegedly molested more than 50 children handed to police by own mother
18-year-old Joseph Hayden Boston from California has confessed to molesting more than 50 children over several years and was only caught after confessing his crimes to his mother.
Shocking video of 'sleeping' lorry driver causing devastating motorway crash
Mariusz Wlazlo has been jailed for 16 months after caused a horrific motorway crash by accelerating his vehicle into stationary traffic on the M6 earlier this year.
