The British government is considering fines of more than $20 million for companies that fail to take proper precautions to protect against cyber attacks.
Two major malware campaigns targeting North Korea were launched following the country's test of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
U.S. law enforcement arrested Marcus Hutchins, a security researcher credited with stopping the spread of the WannaCry ransomware attack.
More than $143,000 in bitcoin was withdrawn from bitcoin wallets associated with the WannaCry ransomware attack.
With the rise of ransomware on the internet, it barely comes as a surprise that hackers and cyber criminals are now operating like legit firms.
A study conducted by Google and university researchers found ransomware victims have paid more than $25 million since 2014.
New attacks like the recent Petya wiper could start hitting businesses and organizations with more frequency, a new report from Cisco suggests.
A recent report by insurer Lloyd's of London found a global cyberattack could do up to $121 billion in damages to the economy — more than most natural disasters.
A new Android ransomware attack called LeakerLocker claims to steal private information from a victim's device and threatens to send it to their contacts if they don't pay the ransom.
The number of malware samples discovered in 2016 dropped from the year before, but the attacks are more sophisticated than ever, says a new report.
Hobby Lobby finds themselves embroiled in a lawsuit after smuggling artifacts from Iraq.
Recent cyberattacks like Petya and WannaCry have caught businesses off guard, highlighting the need for investment in cybersecurity defenses.
Half of all organizations hit by ransomware are hit more than once, a new study has found—but systems can recover from attacks by keeping backups.
Ukrainian officials claim to have seized equipment used by agents of Russia to carry out cyberattacks against Ukraine and other countries.
The Petya ransomware attack that hit tens of thousands of computers around the world may not have been ransomware at all, but rather an attack that aimed to destroy files and computer systems of governments and businesses.
FedEx subsidiary TNT Express operations were "significantly affected" by the Petya ransomware attack, forcing the company to halt trading of its stock.
The Petya ransomware attack that began spreading Tuesday has hit more than 12,500 machines in 65 countries.
A ransomware attack known as Petya has hit computer systems around the world. Here's how to protect yourself from the attack.
A new ransomware attack — a variant of malicious software known as Petya — has hit computer systems in what appears to be a global cyberattack similar to WannaCry.
Android users in the United States are being targeted by a ransomware attack that hides the malicious software in a fake version of the PornHub app.
A report from cybersecurity firm McAfee sees a major increase in malware worldwide, especially on attacks that target Android and MacOS.
Fifty-five traffic and speed cameras in Victoria, Australia were found to be infected by the WannaCry ransomware attack.
