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Honour among thieves: This cybercrime site aims to help hackers avoid falling victim to fraud
Researchers claim that the site aims to mitigate scam issues and help cybercrime marketplaces thrive.
AlphaBay leak: Over 200,000 private messages from Dark Web drugs marketplace hacked
'The attacker was paid for his findings,' AlphaBay admins confirmed in a statement.
HummingBad malware returns to Google Play in new avatar dubbed HummingWhale
Researchers claim the new variant comes with 'cutting edge techniques' boosting its fraud campaign.
Lloyds DDoS attack was launched by a hacker attempting to extort £75,000 from the bank – report
A hacker reportedly demanded the bank to pay him a 'consultation fee' to not exploit security vulnerabilities.
Shamoon 2.0 malware rears its head again with renewed attacks on Saudi organisations
The Saudi labour ministry among organisations hit with the malware.
Yahoo is being investigated by the SEC over previously disclosed data breaches - Report
The SEC is reportedly looking into whether Yahoo's disclosures about the hacks were in accordance with laws.
Lloyds hit with massive DDoS attack by suspected hackers
The bank was reportedly hit with a targeted attack for two days leaving customers unable to use services.
Satan ransomware-as-a-service gives malware customising tools to hackers on dark web
Satan allows cybercriminals to make subscription payments to use third-party created ransomware.
Silicon Valley translation firm with Google, Boeing and other clients hit with data leak
Interpreters Unlimited reportedly confirmed that an unprotected backup drive caused the leak.
Mirai botnet creator Anna Senpai unmasked as DDoS protection service provider gone rogue
The Mirai attacks appear to be linked to disputes relating to Minecraft servers.
White House Down? Online protest planning to disrupt Donald Trump's inauguration
Protest organisor maintains DDoS-like digital 'sit in' is not breaking the law.
Hacking Team hits back at 'vigilante hackers' again following Cellebrite breach
David Vincenzetti deemed 'vigilante hackers' as 'self-appointed prosecutors, judges and executioners'.
Critical security vulnerability in Samsung SmartCam range can give hackers full control
The flaw exists due to scripts that allow for firmware updates to be sent via the web.
Cyber fraudsters use social media to trick UK companies into donating to sham Syrian migrant appeal
The Charity Commission says fraudsters used the real Migrant Helpline to encourage people to donate.
France gears up for 2017 elections by setting up defences against cyberattacks
French authorities have reportedly warned political parties of potential cyberthreats.
Cyberattack on largest NHS trust caused by Trojan malware
Patient data has reportedly not been accessed and patient appointments were not cancelled.
MongoDB hackers set sights on ElasticSearch servers with widespread ransomware attacks
Security researchers uncovered over 2,500 ElasticSearch servers affected by ransomware in three days.
UK's largest NHS trust launches probe after recent cyberattack forced systems to go offline
Barts Health Trust has ruled out a ransomware attack and said patient data was not accessed by hackers.
Russia claims facing increased cyberattacks from foreign hackers amid US election hacking uproar
Russian security chief Nikolay Patrushev slammed US authorities over hacking allegations.
WhatsApp slams accusation its encryption has a 'backdoor' for government snooping
Researcher claimed to have uncovered a bug in WhatsApp that exposed messages.
Is there a security backdoor in WhatsApp? Researcher reveals alleged encryption bug
WhatsApp end-to-end encryption protocols called into question by crypto expert.
Donald Trump's new cyber advisor has a highly insecure website
Experts uncovered dozens of flaws on the website of Trump's new internet tsar.
Guccifer 2.0, alleged Kremlin-linked DNC hacker, back from hiatus slams US intelligence community
The hacker claimed the recently released US intelligence evidence on Russian hacking is a 'crude fake'.
Shadow Brokers abandon NSA cyberweapons sale publicly leaking hacking tools
After attempting one last sale, the hacker group said they're 'going dark' in a farewell message.
Here are the 7 cybersecurity start-ups recruited to work with GCHQ to help it spy better
The intelligence agency's cyber accelerator scheme is part of the government's £1.9bn National Cyber Security Program.
The People vs the Snoopers' Charter: Legal plea raises more than £39,000 in 24 hours
IPBill is used by police and UK intelligence to snoop on calls, texts and internet records.
Report alleging Trump's Russian links and 'perverted sexual acts' showered with criticism
National security experts and political players debate legitimacy of leaked report.
Malware dubbed Nuke put up for sale on the dark web by an alleged Russian hacker
Researchers claim that the malware is currently priced at $4,000 and comes with 'bot killer' features.
Brother-sister duo accused of hacking Italy's elite, including former PMs, a Vatican cardinal and bankers
The duo allegedly hacked into emails of ministers, bankers and a former deputy chief of the secret service.
Victorian Treasurer's website hijacked and defaced by Tunisian Islamist hackers
The hacker group briefly took over Pallas' site and displayed photographs and videos of the war in Syria.