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Almost all weapons systems tested by the US military in 2014 faced "significant vulnerabilities" from cyberattacks.

The United States reportedly breached North Korean computer networks in 2010.

Reckless employees are giving IT security experts fits with their reckless behavior.

United is investigating fraudulent activity detected on several MileagePlus member accounts.

The US denies it crippled the North Korean Internet infrastructure, but it can happen again, as security is rather dismal.

Ransomware cyberattacks continue to plague businesses and corporations, as social engineering remains successful tactic.

Cybersecurity expert recommends companies avoid a slippery-slope, and improve security rather than try to retaliate against criminals

The North Korean Bureau 121 continues to expand its workforce, and now has a reported 6,000 members.

Sony Pictures is on the road to recovery, and cost of data breach is less than published estimates, Sony Pictures' CEO says.

Companies may think about hacking back against cybercriminals, but is a slippery slope, according to cybersecurity experts.

Cybersecurity companies are outlining additional details about the sophisticated Regin spyware malware, but no one has a complete picture just yet.

The number of cyberattacks against retailers dropped in 2014, but millions of records still were compromised in high-profile data breaches.

Malware threats will continue to put pressure on end-users and businesses, as cybersecurity threats evolve at rapid pace.

South Korean mobile Internet users face threat of malware when trying to download "The Interview"

Some cybersecurity experts might blame insider threat attacks against Sony Pictures, but the FBI continues to accuse North Korea.

Hackers have expanded their targets, and have sent threats to media organizations, though it remains unknown which companies could have been targeted.

A 22-year-old reported Lizard Squad member was arrested for fraud and other offenses.

The growing threat of cyberespionage and state-sponsored cyberattacks will only continue in 2015, cyber experts note.

Following the devastating data breach suffered by Sony Pictures, the US government warns similar attacks could be successful.

North Korea's secretive Bureau 121 is scarier than originally perceived by western cybersecurity experts - and the threat is only growing.

Hackers compromised a German factory and caused "massive damage" to a factory furnace, reports indicate.

The South Korean government wants cooperation from China as it begins an investigation into a nuclear facilities data breach.

Sony is hiring a director for the Director of Vulnerability Management Engineering position, if you're interested and qualified.

Staples reveals 1.6 million customers at risk of data breach following incident earlier in the year.

North Koreans likely have no idea Sony Pictures has been humiliated over a movie.

Cybersecurity specialist says best course of action to retaliate against North Korea: don't do anything.

Allies of the ISIS terrorist group fighting in Syria and Iraq are reportedly launching cyberattacks.

Malware data breaches hitting companies is unfortunately rather common these days, recent survey finds.

The devastating cyberattack that hit Sony will likely end up being the costliest suffered by a U.S. company, as lost dollars continue to pile up.

North Korean hackers, likely with outside help, compromised Sony... and could have their sights set on other US targets in the future.

Cybercriminals that compromise companies and steal large amounts of consumer financial information are trying to find new avenues to cash out quickly.

Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton says employees should not be afraid of studio's future, as major data breach won't bring them down.

Leaving no stone left unturned, hackers are increasingly targeting PoS vendors.

The hackers that compromised Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have offered to spare employees, if they email their name and business title.

Before its networks were ravaged by hackers, Sony Pictures Entertainment was reportedly warned its networks were at risk.

As Sony picks up the pieces from its significant data breach, other Hollywood studios can learn from its mistakes.

Chinese hackers routinely victimize US and western allies, as they increase focus on cyberespionage efforts.

The FBI claims the data breach that hit Sony Pictures Entertainment would have worked against 90 percent of network defenses used by other companies.

Tech companies want to pay researchers and hackers to identify software and security flaws before cybercriminals can exploit them.

Former Anonymous member Sabu recently answered media questions, discussing his past - and downfall at the hands of the FBI.

The North Korean government is still denying responsibility for the cyberattack that crippled Sony, but said its supporters could be behind the breach.

Cybercriminals could ramp up cyberattacks to try to steal payment data and medical records, as companies remain under threat.

The Iranian government has shown increased interest in airlines and energy utilities, recent report says.

Security firm PandaLabs discovered more than 20 new malware samples during Q3, as our PCs, mobile devices, and networks are under attack.

Home Depot is suffering the financial cost of a major data breach, spending $43M in one quarter alone.

Fidel Salinas avoided a potential 440-year maximum sentence.

Cybersecurity specialists working for the NSA and GCHQ get burned out quickly, and easily find employment in the private sector, report says.

As many shoppers turn to the Internet for shopping this Christmas, here are a few basic tips

The CoinVault ransomware adds a new twist to ransomware, with cybercriminals allowing victims to decrypt one file for free.

Sony Pictures Entertainment has been targeted in a cyberattack, with "secrets" reportedly stolen.