Hacking

Ransomware attacks have become a global epidemic, with more than $18.6bn paid in ransoms in 2020

WikiLeaks founder could face up to 175 years in prison if extradited to the US

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 5 August

US charges two men accused of targeting drug companies during global cybertheft campaign

UK, US and Canada say researchers have come under attack from the Kremlin

New approach is first admission that Russia may have hampered UK elections

Indictment holds four men responsible for massive hack in 2017

Boris Johnson accused of suppressing report assessing security threat posed by Kremlin-sponsored disinformation

UN report says Pyongyang may have stolen as much as $2bn through cyberattacks on financial institutions

The internet’s underworld is known for criminal activity, but there’s more to it than the headlines claim

US Homeland Security issues warning over vulnerabilities for small aircraft

Reports say service was targeted by an Israeli security firm

SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic head to the stars while Samsung’s flexing phone looks set to debut

National Cyber Security Centre thwarting upwards of ten attempted breaches every week

UK National Cyber Security Centre says Kremlin masterminded high-profile cyberattacks

The figure is much higher than earlier estimates says the retailer

Ticketing website admits up to 40,000 UK customers directly affected

Moscow says it has ‘tangible evidence’ of western involvement in its domestic affairs

WikiLeaks founder's legal team to present fresh arguments to court next week

Labour and human rights groups hail victory after surveillance act ruled unlawful in personal blow to Theresa May

Nearly £380m worth of NEM coins were stolen in the attack

In Depth: online agitators aim to erode trust in mainstream media and government institutions

FA fears theft of squad selection data and tactical information

Data confirms a rise in cyberattacks within higher education, posing a threat to national security

Heart patients in US and abroad risk attack due to security flaw

Two million thought to be affected by cyber attack on gaming store

Marcus Hutchins accused of spreading Kronos banking virus in 2014

'State-sponsored' cyber attackers may have harvested usernames and passwords

A message warning people not to accept friendship requests from an unknown 'hacker' is going viral

Leaked NSA documents claim IT company was attacked weeks before US presidential election

Whistleblower claims secretive unit illegally monitored hundreds of inboxes for information

Prosecutor refuses to rule out link with Moscow's alleged attempt to interfere with presidential election

New study reveals the most common choices – is yours on the list?

Company ordered to pay £400,000 for security failings that led to theft of 150,000 customers' details