Eugene Kaspersky says he would abandon Moscow before spying, slams US 'conspiracy'
Eugene Kaspersky believes that recent bad press around his cybersecurity company is the result of a co-ordinated campaign by US politicians, law enforcement and media.
Russian space agency loses contact with Meteor satellite as it blasts toward orbit
Weather satellite fails to enter orbit in further blow to Russian space programme.
Millions of devices in London, including baby monitors and webcams, can be hacked right now
UK capital has more than 2.5 million exposed electronic devices from routers to medical equipment to company databases.
Europol operation seizes 20,000 rogue websites peddling counterfeit luxury goods and drugs
Web domains peddling fakes shut down In massive operation against online piracy. Online criminals use web to peddle fake electronics, drugs and clothing.
World's biggest botnet spewed 12.5 million booby-trapped spam emails in 6 hours
One of the biggest computer botnets in the world – known as Necurs – recently hosted a massive spam campaign which spewed out more than 12.5 million emails containing ransomware.
Belfast man caught with bestiality porn and 20,000 child abuse images
A man who had more than 20,000 child abuse images on his computer has been jailed following an investigation with Northern Ireland police and the UK's National Crime Agency.
RT adverts spreading 'Russian propaganda' on London Tube and buses under fire
Transport for London is being urged to review "highly-political" advertisements currently in circulation by RT – a Russian media outlet accused of spreading Kremlin propaganda.
Uber hacked, Bitcoin hijacked and Dotcom's new internet: The week in cybersecurity
From the Uber hack to the rise of commercial spyware applications on Android: These are the biggest cybersecurity and hacking stories of the week from IBTimes UK's tech team.
YouTube's paedophile problem: Mars among brands pulling ads following predator outbreak
Big-name brands including Mars and Lidl have pulled advertising from video giant YouTube after they were attached to videos of children attracting lurid comments from paedophiles.
Hackers can spy on children through cameras and microphones in toys, parents warned
As Christmas approaches, British parents are being warned that some cutting-edge children's toys could easily be hijacked by cybercriminals – and urged to take precautions.
Spying for sale: Android apps advertised on Google can snoop on your Facebook chats
Commercial spying apps for Android devices are being openly advertised on Google and – upon installation – can be used to snoop on text messages, phonecalls and Facebook chats.
Watch out hacked companies, Firefox is going to tell the world about your data leaks
Firefox, the internet browser developed and maintained by Mozilla, will have the ability to warn internet users if a website they are viewing has been hacked in the past.
Elsagate: YouTube to purge disturbing 'child exploitation' videos from website
Video hosting giant YouTube says it will take action against a swathe of predatory content uploaded to its platform showing children in a variety of distressing situations.
Is Sci-Hub dead? 'Pirate Bay for Science' loses domains - but founder vows to fight on
The founder of Sci-Hub – an anti-paywall website often dubbed the 'Pirate Bay for Science' – has refused to back down after losing three major domain names this week.
Charles Manson devotees are trying to crowdfund his funeral - it's not going well
Supporters of recently-deceased cult leader Charles Manson have set up an online crowdfunding campaign to ensure he is buried with the "honour, respect and dignity he deserves".
Don't fall for this text scam posing as Barclays bank that could hijack your passwords
Barclays bank has warned customers about a rise in text-based phishing scams attempting to steal personal details, stressing it will never send out official links via SMS messages.
Black Friday: Argos technology deals on PS4 Pro, Parrot drone and cutting-edge 4K TV
For its 2017 Black Friday discounts, retailer Argos has announced deals on popular technology products including 4K televisions, gaming consoles, cameras and tablets.
Fake WiFi network used by hackers to steal more than €100,000 worth of bitcoin
Austrian police say cyber-thieves transferred bitcoins worth more than €100,000 (£89,000, $117,000) from a man's account while he was logged into a restaurant's public WiFi.
British MPs appeal to end US extradition battle of 'hacker' Lauri Love
More than 70 British MPs have pledged support for Lauri Love, an alleged computer hacker currently battling extradition to the US where he faces up to 99 years in prison.
Are you being ripped off on Black Friday? Shoppers told 'be cautious' of dubious deals
Since Black Friday was introduced to the UK back in 2013, consumers have flocked to the high-street and rushed online - but are you being ripped off by retailers?
Chinese police use 'Minority Report' system to spy on citizens' extreme thoughts
Predictive policing and the monitoring of citizens who have "extreme thoughts" are only two of the functions in a Minority Report-style pre-crime system used in China.
US military's new B-21 stealth bomber has Star Trek-inspired 'invisibility cloak'
US military officials are in the process of building the next generation of highly-secretive stealth bombers which will reportedly boast Star Trek-inspired cloaking technology.
Rogue hackers and hostile states could 'kill millions' using hijacked cars
Rogue hackers or hostile states could "kill millions" using hijacked cars, and a spike in road deaths is inevitable if manufacturers do not rush to solve cybersecurity issues.
Doctors warn 'the end is near' for Partridge Family heartthrob David Cassidy
"Partridge Family" star David Cassidy remains in a critical condition in a Florida hospital and sources have reportedly told US media outlet TMZ that the end is near.
Man arrested with 53 stolen phones at Royal Blood concert
A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of theft after being caught with a haul of 53 mobile phones seemingly hijacked from a rock concert
Yorkshire Ripper begs to be let out of prison as he tells authorities 'I won't live another year'
Peter Sutcliffe reportedly wants to be sent back to Broadmoor hospital as mounting health issues have left the serial killer convinced that he will be dead by next year.
Songs of Praise host Aled Jones denies 'inappropriate behaviour' after being taken off air
Welsh singer and TV presenter Aled Jones has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour and has apologised for any "occasionally juvenile" actions on his part.
British politicians paid handsomely to appear on 'Russian propaganda' TV network
A number of prominent British MPs have defended receiving heft pay checks for speaking appearances on the broadcaster RT, formerly Russia Today.
Harvey Weinstein had 'hitlist' of 91 Hollywood figures aware of sex allegations
A secret "hitlist" who knew about sex allegations was compiled by Weinstein has leaked - including prominent accusers Rose McGowan, Laura Madden and Zelda Perkins.
Flawless Sabrina dead: Legendary drag queen and trans trailblazer dies aged 79
Drag queen legend and transgender trailblazer Jack Doroshow, better known as Flawless Sabrina, has passed away at the age of 79, leaving a slew of tributes in her wake.
