Alan Martin

It seems even the humble skateboard isn't immune to hacking, as The Register reports that the 'Boosted' brand of electric skateboards has been hacked by a pair of hackers.

Hackers can eavesdrop on your phone calls and text messages even with cell networks using "the most advanced encryption available" according to The Washington Post.

A Freedom of Information request to the UK's Office of Communications has revealed exactly how persistent hackers are at attacking government departments in the country.

The nonprofit organization that looks after name and internet domains has been hit by a spear phishing hack that has compromised company data, reports The Register.

The ride-sharing app Uber has unveiled new security plans to screen drivers, helping ensure passenger safety, Engadget reports.

A Dutch university has reportedly made great steps towards making the dream of a 'fraud-proof' credit card a reality by utilizing quantum physics.

A vulnerability at Delta Airlines which allowed customers to view any other passengers' electronic boarding passes has been fixed, reports Ubergizmo.

A new Facebook scam is doing the rounds promising users of the social network the chance to win a brand new car, if they only like and share a photo of the car tied up with a stylish gift ribbon.

When 'several thousand' payment terminals across the country stopped working last week, it would be easy to jump to the conclusion that some malicious malware was on the loose, but the truth had nothing to do with cybercriminals, Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security explains.