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Hackers using ATMii malware to hack ATM machines into spitting out all stored cash
The malware, which security experts uncovered in April, only targets ATM machines running Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
T-Mobile website bug may have exposed millions of customers' personal data to hackers
A security researcher described the incident as a "very critical data breach, making every T-Mobile cell phone owner a victim".
North Korean hackers suspected to have targeted US electric power companies
Security experts suspect the attack was an "early-stage reconnaissance" mission instead of a disruptive cyberattack.
Equifax: Hackers stole over 15 million UK records, nearly 700,000 British users affected
The data targeted by the hackers contained records dated between 2011 and 2016. The NCSC issued out a statement advising affected users on how to handle the breach.
Accenture data leak: 'Keys to the kingdom' left exposed via multiple unsecured cloud servers
Accenture left at least 4 cloud servers publicly exposed, leaving sensitive corporate and customer data potentially freely accessible to hackers.
Hackers stole over $40m from several banks in an elaborate ATM hacking campaign
The hackers used specialised malware to leave no trace of their activities, their "tradecraft" suggesting involvement with an organised cybercrime group.
What is FormBook? New malware hits defense, aerospace and manufacturing firms in US and South Korea
The malware has been sold in underground hacking forums with prices ranging from $29 a week to $299 for a full-package "pro" deal.
Hackers using new 'ingenious' KnockKnock method to attack firms in over a dozen countries
The attack allows hackers to infiltrate firms' Office 365 accounts by attempting to "knock" on backdoor system accounts.
North Korea hackers stole secret US-South Korea war plans on 'decapitating' Kim Jong-un regime
North Korean hackers reportedly accessed secret Seoul-Washington war plans that detail procedures on how to handle an all-out war with Pyongyang.
Hackers target 'millions of PornHub users' worldwide with booby-trapped advertising
Millions of internet users in the US, Canada, UK and Australia were recently targeted by a hacking group called KovCoreG which took advantage of PornHub to spread adware.
Forrester data breach: Hackers stole sensitive reports from leading market research company
There is no evidence to suggest that confidential client and employee data, as well as financial information, were accessed.
GCHQ boss says fighting cyberattacks now as important as spying efforts and combating terrorism
Jeremy Fleming says government funding is now being used "to make GCHQ a cyber organisation as well as an intelligence and counter-terrorism one."
What is FreeMilk? Hackers use new phishing campaign to hijack email conversations and deploy malware
Researchers said this technique has already been used to infiltrate the networks of a Middle Eastern bank and also of "individuals with indirect ties to a country in North East Asia".
Watch how a hacker hijacked a woman's security camera to spy and even talk to the terrified user
The interconnected security camera was reportedly purchased by the woman so that she could keep an eye on her dog while she was away.
NSA hack: Russian hackers allegedly used Kaspersky's software to steal secret cyberweapons
Kremlin hackers allegedly stole confidential data from the home computer of an unnamed NSA contractor, who was reportedly using Kaspersky's anti-virus software.
John Kelly hacked: White House chief of staff used a compromised phone for months
John Kelly reportedly handed over the phone to the White House this summer, complaining that it hadn't been working properly for months.
Russia used spy drones to hack smartphones of Nato soldiers stationed in Eastern Europe
Hackers also reportedly attempted to compromise Nato soldiers' Facebook and iCloud accounts, with at least six soldiers victims of hacks.
John McAfee unveils new details about long-awaited anti-hacking system 'Sentinel'
Sentinel is set to ship on 1 November 2017 and the MSRP per unit is $2,499.
Russia boosts North Korea's internet as US ramps up pressure on Pyongyang
The fresh link would be vital for coordinating cyberattacks, expert says.
Saudi Arabia's entertainment authority hit by 'subversive' cyberattacks from outside the kingdom
Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment said its website was hit with attacks beginning on Thursday.
New phishing emails claiming to be 'secure message' from private banks secretly deliver malware
The spoof emails impersonate legitimate banking institutions such as Bank of America to trick unsuspecting victims.
Whole Foods hacked: Customer payment card details stolen from in-store restaurants and taprooms
Whole Foods is the latest in a series of major US chains to have suffered a data breach.
Facebook-hijacking malware that spreads fake 'likes' is on the rise, McAfee warns
Fake 'likes' can amplify content on social media and skew search results.
The botnet army: Tracker reveals the European 'botspots' powering global cyberattacks
A total of 6.7m bots joined the global botnet in 2016, claims cybersecurity firm Symantec.
ZNIU Android malware is the first to use Dirty Cow Linux exploit and has infected over 5,000 users
The malware was detected in over 40 countries and is being spread through over 1,200 malicious Android apps.
Equifax CEO 'retires' without bonus after cyberattack exposed data on 143m Americans
CEO Richard Smith criticised for lax security in the wake of breach.
What's causing so many data breaches and leaks? 7% of all Amazon S3 servers exposed online
Experts reportedly uncovered that 35% of all S3 buckets were unencrypted, potentially leaving data under risk of exposure.
Isis hackers' 'really, really bad' coding skills limit their cyber capabilities, researcher says
Although Isis often turns to social media sites for recruitment and propaganda, their poor coding skills limit potential cyberattacks.
Retefe banking malware now using leaked NSA EternalBlue exploit that helped spread WannaCry
The malware has previously targeted banks in the UK, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Japan.
Notorious Android malware that will drain your bank account discovered on Google app store
BankBot Trojan disguised as 'Jewels Star Classic' game had up to 5,000 downloads.