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Are we making hackers sound too cool? These security experts think so

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

We may have to rethink what we call the cyberattackers in future.

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Forget Chrome and Edge - this challenger browser now offers greater protection from online scams

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

New protections from DuckDuckGo should help users browse in peace.

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Tech support scammers are forcing their fake phone numbers into real webpages

By Craig Hale published

Scammers are injecting fake tech support phone numbers into popular websites like Apple, Microsoft and Netflix.

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Whole big mess - Krispy Kreme data breach sees data on over 160,000 people exposed

By Benedict Collins published

Krispy Kreme employees bore the brunt of the breach, but we donut know who was responsible.

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World's largest AI chip maker hit by crypto scam - Cerebras says token isn't real, so don't fall for it

By Craig Hale published

$CEREBRAS is not a legitimate cryptocurrency – Cerebras' X account got hacked to push a fake coin, execs confirm.

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Is crime turning digital? Almost all Brits believe cybercrime is more of a risk - here's how to stay safe

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

A staggering number of Brits have suffered financial loss from cybercrime over the past year, report finds.

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Mystery of M&S hack deepens as TCS claims none of its systems were compromised

By Mike Moore published

TCS provides first update on investigation into its role in M&S hack.

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Over 16 billion records leaked in "unimaginable" major data breach – here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić last updated

Researchers find billions of records in dozens of archives sitting unprotected online.

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WordPress hackers are teaming up with commercial adtech firms to distribute malware to millions of users - here's how to stay safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Coordinated network of WordPress hackers and adtech firms found using fake ads and push alerts to spread malware to millions of unsuspecting users.

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Mobile banking users beware - "Godfather" malware is now hijacking official bank apps

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Infamous Godfather Android banking Trojan has been upgraded to pose an even bigger threat.

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