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The number of IoT devices is set to surpass 20 billion by 2020. We take a look at how connected things threaten our security as cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in the smartphones that control them.

Anton Cherepanov, a malware researcher at ESET, has picked up a Pwnie Award for Best Backdoor at this year’s ceremony at Black Hat USA 2017 in Las Vegas.

A new £20 million cybersecurity programme to train teenagers will be launched in the UK this autumn, as part of the government’s plans to address the skills gap.

Thales Group has announced the results of its 2017 data threat report, showing that the number of global data breaches has increased from 2016.

A Russian man has been sentenced to five years in prison for helping develop the Citadel malware, which was used to steal personal financial information. It cost more than $5 million in losses.

Businesses leave themselves open to potential data breaches through their ex-employees, according to a new study by OneLogin.

Lloyd’s of London have reported that a serious cyberattack could cost the global economy as much as a devastating natural disaster.

How do patches work? Could the Microsoft patch have stopped WannaCryptor? All your questions answered.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched an International Strategy, which provides guidance on key issues such as GDPR and changing technologies.