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Google to spend $5.4 bn on cybersecurity firm Mandiant
The deal could have implications for the entire cybersecurity industry as Amazon and Microsoft are now under pressure
Army of cyber hackers rise up to back Ukraine
It's difficult to judge the effect the cyber-army is having.
US, allies ready to retaliate for Russian cyberattacks, say officials
One European diplomat said cyberattacks were a longstanding component of Russian strategy
Ransomware attack locks down US prison
There was no information about who was behind the cyberattack, or what their demands were.
Meta targets 'cyber mercenaries' using Facebook to spy
The social media giant also started warning about 50,000 people it believes may have been targeted in more than 100 nations
Israel lays down law on cyber exports, after Pegasus spy scandal
Apple last month sued the Israeli spyware maker, seeking to block NSO Group from targeting the more than one billion iPhones in circulation.
A new era of technology ecosystems
To deliver business outcomes at the speed at which organizations want to move will require a more collaborative and co-creative approach to working amongst technology companies
Facebook shields VIPs from some of its rules: report
The Journal article reports that some users are "white-listed," given protection from enforcement actions
Apple update will check iPhones for images of child sexual abuse
The new image-monitoring feature is part of a series of tools heading to Apple mobile devices, according to the company.
Trump threatens China ties, says in no mood for Xi talks
Trump earlier this week ruled out renegotiating the partial trade deal inked in January, when asked about reports that China was looking to reopen talks.
Facebook: More than 267 million user accounts exposed, according to cybersecurity experts
Online security researchers claim that hackers were able to gather personal information from over 267 million Facebook users.
Russian spy softwares use Iranian hacking tools to attack 35 countries
A joint report by the US National Security Agency and UK's National Cyber Security Centre highlights the issue.
Back to basics for cybersecurity in local government
David Carroll, CEO at XQ Cyber, says recent report reveals fundamental flaws in cyber awareness.
Tokyo named world's safest city - while London only comes 20th
The Safe Cities Index 2017 from The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Tokyo at the top while UK and US cities stayed out of the top 10.
Who launched the cyberattack on the UK parliament and why?
Mystery surrounds password breach as the National Cyber Security Centre investigates.
Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law jailed for six months for hacking chef's computer
Chris Hutcheson and his two sons receive jail terms following family feud.
Election 2017: Where do the main parties stand on cybercrime and internet policy?
Net neutrality, cyber security and controls on social media discussed by 2017 party manifestos.
'The worst code I have ever seen': Vulnerable Samsung Tizen phone and TV software exposed
Security researcher Amihai Neiderman claims to have found 40 vulnerabilities in Samsung's Tizen software.
GCHQ to hold cybersecurity summit amid fears of Russia interfering with UK elections
News comes in the wake of CIA accusations that Russia intervened in the US election.
Fresh spate of cyberattacks threatening national security, warns security chief
Out of dozens of recent cyberattacks, several have affected UK national security.
Australian rugby league player embroiled in pornography gaff
Titans fullback embarrassed after lewd images are displayed during a talk on cyber security.
John McAfee on Clinton: The FBI is either incompetent or corrupt in dealing with Hillary's emails
A new look at the Hillary Clinton email saga seeks the truth behind the FBI's involvement.
Only a radical new approach to digital skills can ward off cyberthreats and protect UK business
The digital skills gap is already costing the UK economy £63bn a year in lost GDP.
Mastercard app lets online shoppers pay with a selfie
Mobile app launches in UK and Europe to let shoppers authenticate payments with their face.
Tesla hackers take remote control of door locks, lights and brakes
Team of white-hat security researchers disclosed the exploit to Tesla, which has since fixed it.
Why the FBI wants you to cover up your webcam, now
James Comey reveals he covers his webcam in order to bolster security.
Machine learning cybercrime experts tip Monero to join Bitcoin for darknet ransomware
Security experts Webroot predicts Bitcoin may be replaced by privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero.
What is WPAD? Why you need to disable this Windows feature immediately
Security researchers discover huge Windows security flaw that could expose your private data.
Three-quarters of Bluetooth smart locks can be easily hacked and unlocked
Security researcher finds 12 out of 16 smart locks can be easily hacked and opened via Bluetooth.
Isis-linked hackers release hit list of thousands of New Yorkers urging followers to target them
The list was reportedly posted on Telegram with an announcement that says 'We want them #Dead.'