Alan Martin

Facebook has given out a record fee for bug discovery, after a Brazilian security researcher exposed a vulnerability that could have been used to deliver malware to millions of Facebook users.

Hackers have stolen documents relating to law enforcement inquiries, through phishing attacks on employee emails, Microsoft has announced.

Arts and crafts retail chain Michaels has revealed that it may have been the victim of a "data security attack", similar to those at Target and Neiman Marcus in recent weeks.

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are great, but use them with caution. We Live Security has five tips to keep you safe.

Twitter's two-factor login is the best way to keep your account secure -- We Live Security explains how it works.

Passwords are the first line of defence for staying safe online -- here are We Live Security's top five tips for picking a secure password.

Facebook is perfect for keeping friends close, but be cautious. We Live Security highlights five Facebook scams to look out for.

Cloud storage is convenient, but is it safe? We Live Security brings you a rundown of the top five tips for cloud storage safety.

Yahoo! recently began recycling “inactive” user accounts, in an effort to woo new customers - but some customers who have acquired these "second-hand" email addresses say they are receiving a “bonus” of personal information relating to the old owners.