Hackers are pretty scary. Amoral, hooded figures with magical computer skills that can break into anything within minutes. At least that is what most of us think of when we hear the term "hacker." It ...

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Cybersecurity architect and adjunct professor at NC State University Jeff Crume joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the history of hacking. What was the first computer virus?

The French prime minister's announcement last week that he will hire computer hackers and community managers to confront the online jihadist threat, has led to privacy groups branding his comments as ...

The face of cyber crime has changed. It’s no longer the cliche of a shadowy figure operating in anonymity from their basement. Today, some of the most disruptive attacks are being carried out by smart ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 14, 2024. The original video can be viewed here. The FBI and private security companies are in constant combat with ransomware gangs: ...

Hackers are increasingly using a new AI-powered offensive security framework called HexStrike-AI in real attacks to exploit newly disclosed n-day flaws. This activity is reported by CheckPoint ...

'Swatting' is dangerous can may lead to tragedy, authorities warn. Aug. 16, 2011 — -- Swatting is the practice of making prank calls that sound so violent that they provoke a SWAT team response.