The computer virus that blackmails you

Ransomware is the fastest growing form of computer malware, experts warn. By Zoe Kleinman, Technology reporter It’s a malicious virus that locks the user out of their computer and demands…

Moonfruit takes websites offline after cyber-attack threat

Thousands of business and personal websites have been taken offline by web host Moonfruit, after it was threatened with a cyber-attack. The Moonfruit service lets customers easily build templated websites.…

Banks Silent About Cybercrime

Risk of attack is now a major concern for banks. By Duncan Mavin Bankers can hardly contain their enthusiasm for new technology — from peer-to-peer lending platforms to bitcoin and…

Twitter warns of government 'hacking'

Twitter has sent warnings to a number of users that their accounts may have been hacked by “state-sponsored actors”. It is the first time that the social media company has…

Twitter warns of government 'hacking'

Twitter has sent warnings to a number of users that their accounts may have been hacked by “state-sponsored actors”. It is the first time that the social media company has…