A pair of possible exploits in hardware and software used for playing Blu-ray discs have come to light, reports PC World.

After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.

One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.

A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities, between two and four years old.

Lenovo's installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now unnecessarily confused by false positive detection.

Jamie Oliver's website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here's six online dating scams to look out for.

A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.

Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.

WhatsApp's privacy settings are "broken" and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer behind proof-of-concept tool WhatsSpy Public.

It's Safer Internet Day. But millions of devices which have not been designed with security in mind are connecting to the internet. Shouldn't we be able to tell the manufacturers that enough is enough?

Buying and selling on eBay can be great, but it can also be fraught with risk. Here are some of the most common eBay scams and how they can be avoided.

Is it time for big companies - at the very least - to abandon weak password security? If so, what password alternatives are there?

A cat leads to a notorious death threat hacker finally being caught and jailed in Japan.

Facebook updated its privacy settings at the end of January. As Facebook turns 11 today, here’s what you need to know about the new settings and how they could affect you.

A vulnerability in the latest patched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer that could allow hackers to launch "highly credible phishing attacks" has been uncovered, according to PC World.

President Obama's budget proposal for the 2016 fiscal year includes a projected 10 percent increase in cybersecurity spend, reports Reuters.

A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook - one that has managed to spread malware to over 110,000 users in 48 hours, reports The Guardian.

The recent opening of the Hacker List portal brings to mind the age-old question: Would you hire a hacker?

Even though WhatsApp now encrypts all of its messages and data, it pays to be secure with your chats. Here are our top WhatsApp security tips.

Blackhat, the hacker movie directed by Michael Mann and starring Chris Hemsworth, could spread awareness of digital threats. If it is a learning opportunity, what are the lessons?

Singer Taylor Swift has had her Twitter and Instagram accounts hacked, but laughed off claims that the hackers will release nude photographs of her.

ESET's researchers recently encountered a piece of malware targeting the filling of the forms belonging to the Consulate of Poland. To understand why it is first necessary to have a brief look at...

A vulnerability in Android's Wi-Fi Direct functionality has been uncovered by security researchers.

Google's Project Zero has released information on three as yet unpatched vulnerabilities in Apple's OS X operating system, reports Ars Technica.

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has claimed he doesn't use an iPhone for fear of surveillance technology in the smartphone, reports The Independent.

A recent report from Piper Jaffray found that 75% of companies expected to increase their IT security spending in 2015, following a year of high-profile hacks and data breaches in 2014.

Facebook has announced plans to crack down on spam and hoaxes in the newsfeed, with a note highlighting 'false information' when enough people flag the link as a hoax.

More than 1,800 Minecraft login details have been leaked online, German news site Heise.de has revealed.