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IBM Watson takes on cybercrime in the real world
Watson is geared up to assist 40 organisations to detect cybercrime in healthcare, finance and other areas.
San Francisco rail hacker gets hacked: Emails reveal clues about identity and tactics
A security expert contacted Brian Krebs claiming to have hacked the hacker.
Spammers using Facebook messages to spread the notorious 'Locky' ransomware
Scam spreads a malware downloader called Nemucod hidden in an .svg file.
Patient data feared at risk as seven NHS trusts 'spent nothing' on cybersecurity in 2015
The statistics come as major healthcare services are being targeted by hackers.
How to get rid of ransomware: No More Ransom campaign aims to set you free
Joint project between industry and law enforcement aims to fight cybercrime.
'Major' computer virus attack forces three NHS hospitals to cancel patient operations
Staff have been forced to fall back on a paper-based filing system.
Top 5 cyberthreats that everybody needs to be aware of
IBTimes UK talks to security researchers, ex-FBI and ex-NSA cyber experts to find out about deadly threats in cyberspace.
China's 400,000 cybercriminals are costing the nation an estimated $15bn a year
China's increasing dependence on mobile payment may be making it an attractive target for hackers.
MarsJoke ransomware targets US government organisations, gives victims 96 hours to pay up before deleting files
The ransomware was detected as being distributed via the Kelihos botnet and is demanding $320 as ransom.
Microsoft to kill malware by placing Edge web browser within its own virtual machine
Microsoft is putting Edge in a virtual machine to protect users from malware, viruses, phishing and zero-days.
One ransomware gang raked in over $120m in just 6 months, says McAfee Labs threats report
Ransomware attacks witness unprecedented growth of 128% year-over-year, find researchers
Betabot password stealing trojan re-emerges with ransomware infecting capabilities
Betabot developers use 'weaponised document attachments' to infect thousands of victims.
UK hospitals targeted by ransomware but NHS did not pay up
Hospitals across the globe are being increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks.
Hackers have come up with a Mr Robot inspired 'fsociety' ransomware
The hackers behind the ransomware have even adopted the fictional hacktivist group's logo.
Intel Security chief warns IoT can open up new landscape of attack vectors for future hackers
The rapid evolution of cybercrime has brought about a 'big convergence' in the way cyberattacks are launched.
Cerber ransomware service lets cybercriminals reap over $2m per year, study finds
According to the report, Cerber is likely a Russia-based service.
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.
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.
The end of anonymity for Bitcoin? EU proposes tracking cryptocurrency users
Users would be required to register their details with an EU-wide database accessible to intelligence services.
Ransomware attackers demand higher extortion fees as threats escalate, Symantec reports
The average ransom demand has more than doubled from $294 at the end of 2015 to $679.
If even Julian Assange can't identify phishing messages, what hope is there for the rest of us?
Don't let scammers win – here are top tips to spot phishing or spoofing emails from banks or businesses.
Pokemon Go fake Android app delivers first ever lockscreen malware that clicks on porn ads
Two more fake Android apps called 'Guide & Cheats for Pokemon Go' and 'Install Pokemongo' have also been found
'Cute' ransomware strain that hides in Google Docs could attack users from any cloud-based system
Chinese malware manipulates Google's own security to collect user information.
Hackers selling new Stampado ransomware on the dark web for a mere $39
The ransomware is allegedly capable of deleting random files every six hours if the ransom is not paid.
BT and KPMG research finds cybercrime has now become an industry
Criminal gangs and state entities have been found using sophisticated hacking tools.
Hackers capitalise on Brexit sending out spam emails that infect victims' computers with malware
Spam emails promise to protect users against the financial and security fallout of Brexit.
Crypto-ransomware attacks have reached 'epidemic' status, Kaspersky Lab says
The number of users hit by crypto-ransomware has jumped by more than five times in the past year.
Necurs botnet is back online after mysterious 3-week hiatus
The botnet now comes with modifications designed to deter detection