Research just published claims to show that more than half of internet users do not trust privacy policies posted on websites, and that just 28.5% respond positively when asked: “do you believe that online sites will actually honour privacy policies th…

A former worker for the Transportation Security Administration was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver last week, on charges of trying to damage a protected computer. According to the District of Colorado attorney’s office, Douglas James Duchak …

The US plays host to the largest number of malicious web servers, according to a study released by anti-malware company AVG.

Health insurer Aetna has succeeded in having a class-action lawsuit over an alleged security breach dismissed.

If you’re a follower of government cybersecurity matters you may have heard that the UK government’s Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) was due to open about now.

HSBC’s Swiss banking operation – operating in an industry that is reknowned for its secrecy – has been rocked by revelations that details on as many as 24 000 of its wealthiest clients have been leaked.

The latest monthly spam report shows that, regardless of the world economy, there is one item that is particularly hot this winter: Russian mail-order brides. This is according to newly released figures from McAfee.

Smartphones could very easily become spy phones, with hackers able to eavesdrop on your conversations, researchers at Rutgers University in the US have warned.

IdentityFinder, the identity theft prevention company, are set to offer protection for social networking sites later this year.

Kroll Associates – the IT-enabled detective and investigations firm acquired by insurance giant Marsh & McLennan in 2004 for more than $1.9bn – is now up for sale, according to newspaper reports.