A hacker who passed a list of American military personnel to the so-called Islamic State group could face up to 25 years in jail. Kosovan Ardit Ferizi pleaded guilty to…
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IS hackers target small Battle firm in cyber attack
Hackers supporting the Islamic State group launched an attack on a small solar energy company in Sussex with just 11 members of staff. The so-called Caliphate Cyber Army (CCA) said…
Telegram app cracks down on IS propaganda channels
Berlin-based Telegram said it had shut down 78 IS channels. The secure mobile messaging app Telegram has started cracking down on propaganda from so-called Islamic State group (IS), nearly eight…
Paris attacks: Silicon Valley in crosshairs over encryption
Grief over the Paris attacks will soon make way to demands for action. Dave Lee North America technology reporter As well as increased military activity, and the controversial suggestions to…
Islamic State is plotting deadly cyber-attacks - George Osborne
Islamic State militants are trying to develop the ability to launch deadly cyber-attacks on UK targets such as air traffic control or hospitals, Chancellor George Osborne has said. He is…