Ransomware spam campaign targets US government and educational institutions
CryptFile2 belongs to the CrypBoss ransomware family.
Hitler ransomware still in development mode deletes files and demands victims pay via phone top-up card
The suspected German-speaking hackers have misspelt ransomware as 'ransonware'.
Cat-themed Android ransomware stealing SMS messages and encrypting files
The ransomware also lets hackers remotely send commands to the infected devices via a web-based control panel.
Is Samsung Pay vulnerable to hackers?
Samsung has played down the reports, claiming a hack is 'extremely unlikely'.
Met police are still running out-of-date Windows XP on thousands of computers
Extended support for the 15-year-old OS ended in April 2015.
Oracle data breach: Russian cybercrime syndicate suspected in malware attack targeting over 300,000 systems
Password reset initiated for Micros customers after hackers launched malware attack.
The NSA zero-day stockpile may only contain 'dozens' of vulnerabilities, researcher claims
Intelligence agencies collect unknown software vulnerabilities for their own use.
Irish police launch probe after 'zero-day' attack hits computer networks
An Garda Síochána refused to elaborate further on the type of malware.
Top 5 scary hacks that emerged from the Black Hat USA hacker conference
This year's conference has highlighted how hackers can manipulate every gadget and even the Internet of Things to launch attacks.
UAE recruiting 'elite task force' of cyber experts to build mass public spying system
Researcher claims he was offered $20,000 a month to help build the tool for state surveillance.
Hackers found selling US Social Security number, Netflix and email accounts for just $3
Access to social media accounts and dating websites is being sold for a couple of dollars.
Banner Health cyberattack: Hackers may have accessed 3.7 million customers' records
Hackers may have credit card information of those who purchased food at Banner Health outlets.
Carnegie Mellon university professor reveals why enforced password changes are a security risk
Mounting evidence shows mandatory changes often result in weaker credentials.
Prisma Android: Millions fooled into downloading fake, dangerous versions of photo app
Cybercriminals target popular app and trick users into giving away personal information.
Scammers exploit Google SEO to deliver ransomware and online scam
The active malicious campaign abuses Google's featured snippets tool to display links to compromised websites.
Hackers leak over 150 GB of sensitive patient data from Ohio urology clinics
The data dump includes names, addresses, phone numbers and treatments received by patients.
Blizzard's Battle.net servers knocked offline following massive DDoS attack
The hacker group had claimed responsibility for the recent attack on Pokemon Go servers.
Bitcoin price drops as hackers steal $65m from Hong Kong-based Bitfinex
Bitfinex confirmed the breach and said it had suspended trading, deposits and withdrawals of bitcoins.
Malware found in 75% of top 20 commercial banks in the US, says SecurityScorecard
US financial sector 'very much at risk' of falling victim to Bangladesh Bank-style cyberheist.
Pokemon Go: Israeli army bans soldiers from playing smartphone application amid cybersecurity fears
IDF officials fear popular game will compromise sensitive information or base secrets.
Yahoo probing potential data breach as 200 million user accounts appear on Dark Web
A hacker known as 'Peace' previously listed the Myspace and LinkedIn hacks.
Nigerian malware kingpin 'Mike', responsible for $60m fraud schemes, netted by Interpol
Suspect is accused of running a 40-strong network of cybercriminals.
Disney Playdom forums shut down following data breach
Hackers accessed usernames, email addresses and passwords before Disney shut down the forums.
NY Fed asks Philippines to recover $81m stolen in Bangladesh Bank cyber heist
Four fraudulent money transfers were made to the Manila-based Rizal Commercial Banking Corp in the heist.
Malvertising campaign AdGholas targeted 1 million victims per day
AdGholas also determined victims' time zones, PC language settings and more when targeting attacks.
Former FBI cyber-chief reveals how US will respond to the DNC hack
The agency is investigating the infiltration at the Democratic National Committee.
North Korea accused of hacking and extorting South Korean 'Amazon'
Interpark has admitted that 10 million customer records were stolen in the hack
Russia-based Deer.io identified as cybercrime hub linked to hacker behind LinkedIn breach
Deer.io is said to be hosting over 1,000 shops, most of which sell stolen products from compromised accounts.
Feeling the Bern? Sarah Silverman's hacked Twitter account links to anti-Clinton video
The account was hacked after Silverman branded Bernie-or-Bust supporters 'ridiculous'.
Isis followers fooled by fake app that spies on their calls and messages
The malware offers propaganda, but instead delivers spyware that intercepts calls