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One thing Microsoft has been very public about is Windows 10's new strategy of releasing patches to update the operating system at different times for consumer and enterprise versions.

Apple fans keen to get their hands on the Apple Watch are advised to think before they click, after hackers exploited a wave of enthusiasm around the launch with a phishing scam linked to a fake giveaway.

iOS and OS X the most vulnerable operating systems? Don't confuse vulnerabilities with exploits, or patch frequency with insecurity.

ESET assess the differences between CryptoFortress and TorrentLocker: two very different strains of ransomware.

A number of seemingly unconnected Western websites were hacked over the weekend, with messages claiming Islamic State as the perpetrator.

An attempt to silence feminism blog Femsplain backfires on DDoS attackers, as they only help to raise its profile.

There are many female researchers and computer experts who contribute to the field, helping everyone enjoy safer technology. We spoke to one of the most prominent: Lysa Myers, a member of our research team in the US.

In this post, we lift the veil on Casper - another piece of software that we believe to have been created by the same organization that is behind Babar and Bunny.

A widespread, long-standing security flaw that allows attackers to decrypt HTTPS-protected traffic between certain device and potentially millions of websites has been uncovered by security researchers, reports Ars Technica.

A pair of possible exploits in hardware and software used for playing Blu-ray discs have come to light, reports PC World.

The Ramnit botnet that is said to have affected 3.2 million computers has been shut down by European police.

A report by HP has found that 44 percent of all of the breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities, between two and four years old.

Lenovo's installation of a security-breaking app called Superfish on some computers has customers justifiably angry, but some folks are now unnecessarily confused by false positive detection.

Jamie Oliver's website was affected by a malware issue, a spokesperson for the British celebrity chef has told the BBC.

A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.

After the Anthem mega-breach, questions abound about possible abuses of medical data. Here is a breakdown that offers some context.

With Valentine’s Day nearly upon us, millions will be looking for love online. Here's six online dating scams to look out for.

Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.

One of the terms I’m most often asked to explain is what a “zero day” vulnerability or exploit is; let’s look at what that phrase entails.

WhatsApp's privacy settings are "broken" and can be bypassed by downloading a simple bit of software, claims the Dutch developer behind proof-of-concept tool WhatsSpy Public.