A hacker has allegedly stolen a massive trove of sensitive data – including highly classified defense documents and missile schematics – from a state-run Chinese supercomputer in what could potentially constitute the largest known heist of data from China.

By AJ Vicens March 31 (Reuters) - Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable further cyber operations,

A security breach to Los Angeles Metro‘s internal computer systems this week left commuters unable to pay for rides or see arriving train times. Agency officials confirmed Thursday that a “security concern” triggered the shutdown of several internal ...

Attorneys for the alleged hacker-for-hire have said Exxon and one of its lobbying firms were involved in a plan to steal information from climate advocates.

"SPALLETTA, 36, of Rockville, Maryland, is charged with one count of computer fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison; and one count of money laundering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison," the press release reads.

As Google warns that the elliptic curve cryptography protecting the Bitcoin blockchain might be at risk sooner than expected, how close are we to cryptogeddon?

They are a shady-looking individuals often found lurking in darkened rooms illuminated by nothing but the glow of menacing green binary code. Hackers are faceless creepers hidden by the invincible cloak of a hoodie, almost always typing on their keyboards.