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Latest news on hacks, cyberattacks, security vulnerabilities, and more.

Meet the hacker using YouTube to keep us safe

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Meet the hacker using YouTube to keep us safe

By Andy Greenberg

Microsoft to warn users of 'state-sponsored' hacking attempts

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Microsoft to warn users of 'state-sponsored' hacking attempts

By K.G. Orphanides

Hello Kitty security breach 'corrected'

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Hello Kitty security breach 'corrected'

By Emily Reynolds

Lizard Squad: 'wannabes' will target gamers this Christmas

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Lizard Squad: 'wannabes' will target gamers this Christmas

By Cara McGoogan

Anonymous declares December 11 'Isis Trolling Day'

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Anonymous declares December 11 'Isis Trolling Day'

By Emily Reynolds

UK tech start-ups hit by targeted 'insider' Phishing scam

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UK tech start-ups hit by targeted 'insider' Phishing scam

By Matt Burgess

Dell put a security hole in your laptop: here's how to fix it

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Dell put a security hole in your laptop: here's how to fix it

By Emily Reynolds

EE boss: hacking attacks have risen since TalkTalk breach

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EE boss: hacking attacks have risen since TalkTalk breach

By Matt Burgess

TalkTalk hack: fourth arrest and government inquiry launched

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TalkTalk hack: fourth arrest and government inquiry launched

By Matt Burgess

Hackers claim $1 million iPhone zero day bounty

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Hackers claim $1 million iPhone zero day bounty

By Emily Reynolds

How UK spies are about to take hold of the internet

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How UK spies are about to take hold of the internet

By Matt Burgess

TalkTalk hack: industry hits back after Daily Mail targets 'gaming addict'

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TalkTalk hack: industry hits back after Daily Mail targets 'gaming addict'

By Matt Kamen

This 3D printed railgun can fire bullets at 560mph

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This 3D printed railgun can fire bullets at 560mph

By Cara McGoogan

Over a billion Android devices vulnerable to latest Stagefright bug

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Over a billion Android devices vulnerable to latest Stagefright bug

By Emily Reynolds

Want to be a GCHQ spy? Play this game

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Want to be a GCHQ spy? Play this game

By Cara McGoogan

Malware hits Apple App Store after XcodeGhost attack

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Malware hits Apple App Store after XcodeGhost attack

By James Temperton

Yes, that appears to be iOS 4.2.1 on an Apple Watch...

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Yes, that appears to be iOS 4.2.1 on an Apple Watch...

By Michael Rundle

Carphone Warehouse hack: 2.4 million customers affected

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Carphone Warehouse hack: 2.4 million customers affected

By James Temperton

China wants police installed in every internet company

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China wants police installed in every internet company

By Liat Clark

This chip will stop high-end car hacking

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This chip will stop high-end car hacking

By Madhumita Venkataramanan