Alan Martin

A research paper from Google has looked into the difficulties of standard 'forgotten password' personal information verification.

Casual dating website 'Adult FriendFinder' has been hacked, leaking data from as many as 3.9 million accounts, according to an investigation by Channel 4 News.

Researcher Alexis Dorais-Joncas explains the new strain of Linux malware, uncovered by ESET researchers.

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are on the rise, according to cloud service provider Akamai, with more than double the number reported from this time a year ago.

Researchers have developed a system to protect password databases, allowing hackers to believe they have cracked the file, only to be given fake credentials.

Two popular Grand Theft Auto V modifications have been found to contain unwanted additional malware, according to The Escapist.

Windows expert Aryeh Goretsky discusses threats to Windows past, present and future. Will Windows 10 mean hackers have to work harder?

The British government has passed legislation amending the Computer Misuse Act to prevent GCHQ, the police and intelligence services from prosecution over any hacking into mobile phones and computers.

Apple has filed a court objection against the sale of RadioShack customer data for those who had purchased its products, reports Ars Technica.