Every data-stealing virus requires a unique approach, but these are the essential first steps for reclaiming an infected ...

A new Lua-based malware, called LucidRook, is being used in spear-phishing campaigns targeting non-governmental organizations and universities in Taiwan. Cisco Talos researchers attribute the malware ...

A new malware-as-a-service called CrystalRAT is being promoted on Telegram, offering remote access, data theft, keylogging, and clipboard hijacking capabilities. The malware emerged in January with a ...

A relatively new ransomware family is using a novel approach to hype the strength of the encryption used to scramble ...

When evolutionary biologist Joseph Popp coded the first documented piece of ransomware in 1989, he had little idea it would ...

Building a utility-scale quantum computer that can crack one of the most vital cryptosystems—elliptic curves—doesn’t require nearly the resources anticipated just a year or two ago, two independently ...

Primary school children will learn to identify fake news, handle finances and understand the climate emergency as part of sweeping changes to the school curriculum. Pupils will also receive lessons on ...