cyber attacks

Security experts warn that paying ransomware hackers will likely lead to more demands

Around 13 billion user files are believed to be circulating on hacker forums

More than a quarter of all incidents reported in the last year were related to the coronavirus pandemic

Pulling together the most dangerous and pressing flaws that businesses need to patch

Attacks surged from just 5,000 during the first three quarters of 2019 to 67 million in 2020 so far

The tally smashes 2019’s record, despite a decline in the number of security incidents

Attackers briefly seize control of the presidential campaign website a week after Trump claimed “nobody gets hacked”

The French IT services firm has admitted it will take "weeks" for business operations to return to normal

The GRU members spread some of the most infamous malware strains including NotPetya and Olympic Destroyer

The previously unknown attack, which was triggered by state-backed hackers, is the largest DDoS attack on record

The Information Commissioner's Office will now fine the airline £20 million for a data breach that affected over 400,000 customers

The New York State Department of Financial Services says social media firms have too much responsibility with little government oversight

From Anonymous to Omega, here’s everything you need to know about hackers with a conscience

Online services and IT systems have been disrupted by the ongoing security threat

The full story behind one of the worst ransomware outbreaks in history

If your computer systems are attacked, is the law effective enough to put those criminals behind bars?

Check Point's findings show that hackers continue to take advantage of mass remote working

Advisories warn that it's illegal to engage with entities inside countries under economic sanctions

Cloud firm faces growing backlash and potential legal action in the US following cyber attack over the summer

Of the 17,600 offences recorded in the UK, just 57 were able to be tried under the Computer Misuse Act, report finds

IBM Security X-Force report also finds that ransom demands are increasing to as much as $40 million

The continued onslaught has knocked the flight tracker offline as its engineers work to restore services