cyber security

A 26-year-old hacker has been handed the longest known prison sentence for cybercrimes.

Russian hackers claim bugs in outdated computer systems leave braking systems open to attack.

AVG's Web TuneUp extension for Chrome contained a flaw that left millions of users' personal data vulnerable.

Five of the most prolific movie pirates made simple mistakes that led police straight to their doors.

The database would represent more than the active registered voters, which numbers 142.2 million.

Hello Kitty owner claims no sensitive information of its members was stolen.

Man arrested after hacking hundreds of celebrity accounts and trying to sell scripts and explicit images.

New Microsoft adware policy could prevent another Superfish security scare.

Members of Phantom Squad declare they will launch a DDoS attack on PSN and Xbox Live this Christmas.

New data privacy and protection rules could see firms facing multibillion pound fines if they fail to comply.

Use of public wi-fi to be forbidden during state of emergency if new legislation goes ahead.

The Home Office has called on internet service providers to store up to one year of people's browsing history.

Emails claiming to contain counter terrorism advice from police are infecting victims' computers

Cyber security experts explain consumers being put at risk when they pay via direct debit.

TalkTalk assured customers that many sensitive details obtained by hackers were incomplete.

If TalkTalk can be hacked and its customers details be laid bare, then can other providers also be breached?

IoD says serious breaches happen constantly but rarely make headlines as criminal investigation is launched.

Teenager who secured access to John Brennan's AOL account is believed to be a Palestine sympathiser.

Last year, Sony Pictures Entertainment experienced a cyberattack that forced it to abandon a project worth $80m.

Anti-Isis hackers reveal identities of IS members and reveal majority of Saudi supporters are female.

Cyber-security expert warns children's photos shared online can easily end up on paedophile websites.

Researchers reveal how capturing a sample of your voice can trick automated authentication systems.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit and talks with President Barack Obama.

The deal would solve cyber attacks from China on US power stations, hospitals and cellphone networks.

Apple's encryption system won't allow US authorities to intercept texts involved in drugs investigation.

The foundation said its internal servers were not breached.

Samsung smart fridge falls victim to cyber attack, raising privacy concerns over Internet of Things.

Scandalous hacks like the security breach of adult website Ashley Madison happened frequently in recent years.

Intrusive surveillance powers need to be proportionate to security threats

Hackers warn 100 companies of cyber-attacks, FBI official cited as saying.