Hackers have released documents and files that cybersecurity experts say indicate the US National Security Agency had accessed the SWIFT interbank messaging system, allowing it to monitor money flows among some Middle Eastern and Latin American banks.
Hundreds of channels have been compromised by OurMine, which is claiming it as 'The biggest hack in YouTube history'.
As of Thursday, your metadata is now being stored for two years and is available to Government agencies without warrant.
The bug that leaves personal banking details vulnerable was detected late last week by multiple sources.
Fingerprint sensors have turned modern smartphones into miracles of convenience, but have also left a gaping security hole.
Facebook is taking new steps to crack down on its network's "revenge porn" problem, including a new process that prevents users from reposting intimate images shared without the subject's consent.
Global cyber security firm Intel Security has been renamed McAfee and now operates as an independent company, completing a split from Intel.
The US House Republicans voted overwhelmingly to rebuke internet policies enacted under the Obama administration.
Facebook is cutting police departments off from a vast trove of data that has been increasingly used to monitor protesters and activists.
While we know intellectually that everything we do online is recorded, we often still act as though our conversations are ephemeral.
Aside from the US, many other advanced nations such as China, Russia, Britain and Israel have extremely sophisticated tools for digital spying.
The CIA can crack and take control of iPhones, smart TVs and connected cars worldwide, WikiLeaks alleges.
Australians now have some comfort they will at least be notified if there's a massive leak of online personal data and many companies are expected to ramp up cyber security after federal parliament passed mandatory breach reporting laws.
Cayla is a blond, bright-eyed doll that chatters about horses and hobbies. She plays games and accurately answers questions about the world at large. She could also be eavesdropping on your child.
TV maker Vizio has been accused of secretly collecting - and selling - data about its customers' locations, demographics and viewing habits.
Free Wi-Fi is a windfall, but you do have to care about security when you're out and about. Here's how to surf safely, on any device.
Hubbub over the security of the White House's accounts is a good reminder for all Twitter users to take a spin through their settings.
Chinese app Meitu has recently taken off in English-speaking countries, and your social feed may be filled with images of your friends' faces contorted into an anime style. But security researchers are warning the app is doing far more making your selfies cute.
After a string of online security breaches, Australians are wary of storing their credit card details online and mistrust local retailers more than tech giants Apple and Google.
We've all heard the warnings about passwords — use a variety of character types, make it random, use a password manager — but many of us, it seems, still aren't listening.
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