Cybersecurity firm FireEye says state-sponsored hackers stole its toolsThe firm used those tools to test the cybersecurity measures of other companies.By I. Bonifacic, 12.08.2020
Chinese digital spying is becoming more aggressive, researchers sayIt traced malicious activity to Chinese government contractors.By M. DeAngelis, 03.25.2020
Facebook takes down more fake accounts from IranIt removed 51 Facebook accounts linked with "coordinated inauthentic behavior."By C. Fisher, 05.28.2019
Evidence mounts that Russian hackers are trying to disrupt the EU electionsState-sponsored groups Fancy Bear and Sandworm are phishing for government info.By R. England, 03.21.2019
Ryuk ransomware banks $3.7 million in five monthsIt has the knack for staying dormant and focusing on big targets.By J. Fingas, 01.14.2019
Facebook pulls hundreds of 'inauthentic' pages linked to Iran and RussiaA tip from FireEye showed a network of linked fake accounts and websites originating in Iran.By R. Lawler, 08.21.2018
34 major tech companies are uniting to fight cyberattacksDell, Facebook, HP and Microsoft are a few of the big names involved.By J. Fingas, 04.17.2018
Hackers shut down plant by targeting its safety systemIt's the first known attack of its kind.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2017
Russian hackers can reportedly take over unsecured hotel WiFiThe malicious exploit may use leaked NSA tool, EternalBlue. By R. LeFebvre, 08.11.2017
Hackers are using finance smarts and English skills to attack biotech firmsBy D. Hardawar, 12.01.2014