Microsoft says the code is "designed to render targeted devices inoperable" and that the full scope of the impact is unknown.

Tips include ensuring that passwords are secure, as well as regularly restarting devices to disrupt the spyware.

Cybersecurity firm BitDefender's analysis of attacks that took place in November 2021 shows the US is most targeted country.

US Agency says that failing to take steps to protect customer information may violate the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Here are the top ten tech predictions for the new year and beyond, from experts across a vast range of industries.

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As is the curse with anything that gains massive popularity, the new Spider-Man film has allowed scammers to try a new trick

The vulnerability allows for exploits to easily be placed on company systems, with over 800,000 attacks already taken place.

A "fat finger error" led to a decimal point being put in the wrong place and the seller subsequently losing over $250,000.

The suspects had distributed stolen personal information belonging to about 300 million people.

The issue was discovered after a Google Pixel 3 user was unable to contact the emergency services for a family member.

Research shows that many of us are failing when it comes to how we create and handle passwords.

The move follows the government's mandate that VPNs must be state-approved, having banned other VPNs earlier this year.

A bug within a crypto finance system known as MonoX allowed hackers to steal over $30 million worth of cryptocurrency

In an effort to accelerate the great resignation, hackers are sending messages to workers via exploits in receipt printers.

To make matters even worse, 39% of people say they have no problem clicking on suspicious links, which isn't a good sign.

A recent report has shown how much information the government can pull from messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal.

Even online reviews and seemingly legit websites can't be trusted to help you sift the good apps from the malware.

Firefox Lockwise will soon stop being supported. Here's what to know and what password management alternatives to consider.

A problem with Mediatek chips - which has now been addressed - meant malicious android apps could've accessed phone audio.

To save you getting your calculator out, that's over 300,000 pieces of malware a day - or 227 every minute.