TECH May 15, 2017 Ransomware: What is it? The global “ransomware” cyberattack, known as “WannaCry,” paralyzed computers that run Britain’s hospital network, Germany’s national railway and other companies and government agencies worldwide in what may be the largest online extortion scheme ever.
Security April 25, 2017 Macron campaign targeted by Russia-linked hackers, experts say The campaign of French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron has been targeted by the shadowy Pawn Storm hacking group, according to security researcher Trend Micro.
Cybercrime April 24, 2017 Young adults drawn to life of cybercrime, report says By hacking into computer systems, they're hoping to achieve recognition from their online peers.
Hackers April 13, 2017 Nintendo is offering $20K to hack a Switch The Switch is selling well, now Nintendo wants to ensure the games do too by thwarting piracy before it happens.
Smartphones April 13, 2017 Your phone's motion sensors could get you hacked Your smartphone 's motion sensors might be revealing things about you.
Security April 11, 2017 Symantec links trojans, malware to CIA hacking tools A series of computer viruses targeting companies and organizations closely resembles the Vault 7 hacking tools that WikiLeaks disclosed.
Security April 10, 2017 Dallas hack: Did a white-hat hacker set off city emergency sirens? The hack that set off emergency sirens across Dallas on Friday night may be the work of a so-called white-hat hacker, according to a cybersecurity expert.
Hackers April 9, 2017 Dallas city officials blame 'hack' for siren malfunction The city of Dallas is blaming “hackers” for the sirens sounding across Dallas late Friday night.
Smartphones April 8, 2017 How to tell if your phone or tablet has a virus Long before ransomware and large-scale hacks became everyday problems, viruses were crawling into our desktops and infecting our screens.
Hackers April 5, 2017 North Korea likely behind $81M hack at the Federal Reserve, report says North Korea may have been behind last year's $81 million heist at the Bangladesh central bank's account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, according to new evidence.
Security April 3, 2017 International athletics body IAAF hacked, warns that athletes' data may be compromised The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has been hacked by the shadowy 'Fancy Bears' group, officials said Monday, warning that athletes' data may be compromised.