Apple rushes to block ‘zero-click’ iPhone spyware
Apple has issued a software patch to block so-called “zero-click” spyware that could infect iPhones and iPads. Independent researchers identified…
The real victims of mass crypto-hacks that keep happening
By Joe Tidy Cyber reporter Taxi driver Chris is obsessively checking his phone for updates. “I’m set to lose almost…
Crypto heist hacker returns most of the stolen funds
By Joe Tidy Cyber security reporter, BBC News A hacker who stole just over $600m (£433m) worth of cryptocurrency has…
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds
By Mary-Ann Russon Business reporter, BBC News The hacker behind one of the largest ever cryptocurrency heists has returned almost…
Zoom settles US class action privacy lawsuit for $86m
Coronavirus pandemic Video-conferencing firm Zoom has agreed to pay $86m (£61.9m) to settle a class action privacy lawsuit in…
China says Microsoft hacking accusations fabricated by US and allies
China has denied allegations that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. The US and other Western…
Pegasus: Who are the alleged victims of spyware targeting?
Killing of Jamal Khashoggi Activists, journalists and politicians are among those believed to have been targeted by spyware developed by…
Gang behind huge cyber-attack demands $70m in Bitcoin
The gang behind a “colossal” ransomware attack has demanded $70m (£50.5m) paid in Bitcoin in return for a “universal decryptor”…
The Lazarus heist: How North Korea almost pulled off a billion-dollar hack
In 2016 North Korean hackers planned a $1bn raid on Bangladesh’s national bank and came within an inch of success…
JBS: FBI says Russia-linked group hacked meat supplier
A Russian cyber-criminal group was behind a ransomware attack that has targeted the world’s largest meat processing company, the FBI…