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The remote workers allegedly aim to help fund Pyongyang's advanced weapons …

A senior intelligence official says a cyber-war raging over Ukraine could escalate further.

New report claims fraudsters are using screen-sharing tools to gain victims' trust and then steal …

Devices from smart speakers to fitness trackers have apps, and cyber-criminals are exploiting …

By Gordon Corera
Security correspondent
Researchers say they warned UK officials about being …

Cyber experts say the malicious software used points to notorious military attackers.

By Tom Gerken
More than a dozen apps were taken out of its Play Store for harvesting users' phone …

German police say illegal sales on the site amounted to at least £1bn a year

But the National Cyber Security Centre says Kaspersky anti-virus is safe for individual users.

By Chris Vallance
Technology Reporter
Ukrtelecom says a powerful cyber-attack carried out against …

Western officials think the attack on US company Viasat hit military and government communications.

US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide.

Many household-name companies are clients of the access-management business.

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What are the worst-case …

US intelligence says Russia could launch cyber-attacks on the West. What is the worst-case scenario?

By Meghan Owen
BBC Channel Islands News
Attempts to hack Channel Island accounts have risen since …

The country's cyber watchdog warns against using Kaspersky's anti-virus products.

The "criminal action" did not affect services, its booking system or website, the company …

By John Campbell
BBC News NI Economics & Business Editor
Antrim-based Outsource Group buys the …

Gloucester City Council was hacked in December and members are worried about the final repair bill.

A group of "patriotic" Russian hackers say they revel in causing chaos with cyber-attacks …

Redcar and Cleveland Council reported four serious breaches of personal data to the ICO in 2021.

The text messages claim to be from NHS Test and Trace but are actually from fraudsters.
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Crypto-currency researchers say more than $400m of cyber-crime funds go to Russian gangs.

Submarine author Joe Dunthorne says there was little he could do about a fake account in his name.

Adam Georgeson attacked the school and IT firm's systems after both employers sacked him.

It's estimated that 3.7 million Bitcoin have been lost - but hackers are helping owners get some of …

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The producer of McCoys, Hula Hoops and various varieties of nuts, is hit by a ransomware attack

KP Snacks, producer of McCoys, Hula Hoops an various varieties of nuts, is hit by a ransomware …

The National Cyber Security Centre fears threats linked to the potential conflict in Ukraine could …

Cyber-criminals laundered $8.6bn (£6.4bn) worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 a new report suggests.

Video caption: The BBC's Cyber Reporter Joe Tidy travels to Russia to track down alleged hackers. …

The battle-lines have been drawn - but what is end-to-end encryption and why is it controversial?

It is believed the malware made its way into the council's system embedded in an email.

A mandatory Covid monitoring app to be used by all Games attendees has security risks, analysts …

By Sophie Williams & Frances Mao
A mandatory Covid-monitoring app to be used by all Games …

Blockchain research firm Chainalysis says the value extracted from the hacks grew by 40% …

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and …

The co-founder and chief executive of Signal steps down but remains a board member.

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The council's online revenue and benefits, planning and customer services have been affected.

The firm's cloud computing arm "did not tell the regulator in time" about the Log4shell …

The National Crime Agency hands over 225 million stolen passwords to a hack-checking site.

Facebook's owner is to alert about 50,000 people in more than 100 countries about …

A ransomware attack on payroll systems provider Kronos hits multiple major companies in the UK and …

Federal agencies must protect themselves against a widespread security flaw by 24 December.

How government is hoping data will be its secret weapon against a range of threats.

Businesses race to fix a security vulnerability posing a "severe risk", agencies and …

A report found the attack on the healthcare system had "a far greater" impact than …

The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals.
Hackers …

Apple is the latest in a string of firms and governments to go after the hacking tool firm.

An IT systems breakdown at a conveyancing firm has held up sales and left buyers in limbo.

By Malu Cursino
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in …

The popular US trading app suffered a social-engineering attack that compromised user details.

Fishing gear seller Angling Direct is taken offline by hackers - and redirected to an adult site.

The DarkSide ransomware attack led to a major US fuel pipeline being taken offline.

NSO Group, which makes the Pegasus spyware, acted against US interests, officials say.
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Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide.
Tuesday's attack crippled a …

The attack "displayed significant stealth and malicious sophistication", a review finds.

Last week, the High Court found the ruler of Dubai ordered the hacking of the phone of his ex-wife.

Sunderland University's website, IT and phones are down but teaching will continue if possible.

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber-criminals in Russia.

UK security agencies say most of these attacks on the UK come from cyber criminals in Russia.

It follows warnings to users targeted by state-sponsored hackers, and expanded two-step security.

The livestreaming site says a mistake exposed its data to a malicious third party on the internet. …

The group, which includes officials from MI6 and GCHQ, aims to counter threats from hostile states.

An attacker could bypass the iPhone lock screen and make large payments above the contactless limit. …

Security researcher warned artist before hacker scammed a fan out of $336,000.

Microsoft says users can delete all passwords from their accounts and use a different login system.

The three men allegedly helped a UAE-based firm break into computers and phones around the world.

The flaw allows hackers to access devices even if users do not click on a link or file.

Pressure on tech firms intensifies as Priti Patel unveils fund for technologies to keep children …

By Michael Sheils McNamee
BBC News NI
Almost four months after a ransomware attack on the Irish …

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Security researcher warned artist before hacker scammed a fan out of $336,000.

Some users panicked after 125,000 emails were sent mistakenly warning of changed security settings.

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Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers, not us

Pegasus spyware seller: Blame our customers not us

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China denies being behind major Microsoft hack

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China denies 'malicious' claim of Microsoft hack

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City transport company hit by cyber-attack

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Ransomware gang websites disappear from internet

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Gang behind huge cyber-attack demands $70m

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Swedish Coop stores shut due to huge cyber-attack

Swedish Co-op stores shut due to huge cyber-attack

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US and UK agencies accuse Russia of cyber-campaign

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Ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock and others face criticism over using personal accounts for official …

Can ministers use private emails for work?

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Sepa cyber attack recovery could take years

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EU wants emergency team for cyber-attacks

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European Commission says recent ransomware attacks on US …

The FBI launches new mission to 'disrupt' cybercrime

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The Lazarus heist: North Korea's attempted $1bn bank hack

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Nato: Cyber attack 'as serious as military attack'

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Gaming giant EA hacked and source code stolen

EA hacked and source code stolen

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JBS pays $11m in ransom to resolve cyber-attack

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