News of data breaches is nothing new in 2026, and we’ve seen dozens just since the start of the year. A lot of this comes down to the tools in use, especially with the rise and proliferation of ...

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?

In the last 30 years or so, cybersecurity has gone from being a niche specialty within the larger field of computer science, to an industry estimated to be worth more than $170 billion made of a globe ...

Hacking technologies have changed little over the years, argues Kevin Townsend, but the opportunities for hackers have changed dramatically By the Numbers: Attack Techniques There is a common ...

It was a strange year in cyberspace, as US president Donald Trump and his administration launched foreign policy initiatives and massive changes to the federal government that have had significant ...

April 13 (Reuters) - A hacking group with a history of compromising major global corporations said it had stolen nearly 80 million business records from video game developer Rockstar Games, the ‌maker ...

Ethical hacking might sound like a contradiction in terms, but it’s actually an important tool when it comes to an organization's cyber security. An ethical hacker, also known as a white hat hacker, ...

Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in these hacking campaigns have been dubbed Coruna and DarkSword, and they have ...

Word about Salt Typhoon is making the news right now. As a former cybersecurity professional, it is incredible to see what is an unprecedented hack taking place, compromising every telecom provider in ...