Threat is nothing new, but criminals are turning to extortion.

Windows malware not the only game in town.

GeForce 8800 can speed up brute force attacks by a factor of 25.

Trusted websites turned into traps.

Hacking attempts estimated to have almost doubled in the past year.

'Deathly Hallows' spirited away from publisher's PC.

Sick hackers tempt email users with images of attack.

The Mounties always get their man.

Vulnerability confirmed in Windows 2000, but could also be present in XP.

People are the weakest link, claims study.

Malware targets Windows, Mac and Linux computers.

Dref-AB on the rampage.

CompTIA study reveals wariness of IP telephony security.

'Tis the season to be careful.

George Hotz signs deal with aftermarket US mobile firm.

UK computer enthusiast alleged to have hacked string of US government systems.

Suspended sentence angers security community.

Many enterprises that have issued staff with BlackBerry mobile email devices will be vulnerable to a serious hack attack when security researchers release exploit code, security experts warned today.