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Snapchat users are at risk if they used a third-party app service, which has been hacked, with thousands of photos and videos stolen.

Electricity smart meters used in Spain can be hacked, leaving millions of homes at risk, security researchers say.

Home Depot is the latest brick and mortar retailer to suffer a data breach, with customer debit and credit card information stolen.

Hacker responsible for posting stolen photos of celebrities online is now being hunted by the FBI.

The "Machete" malware largely found victims in South America, though also compromised users in the U.S. and throughout Europe.

Universities understand the importance of keeping data safe, but are struggling to keep employee and student information secure from hackers.

Both Albertson's and SuperValu confirm recent data breaches that could potentially affect a large number of customers.

Cybercriminals can easily steal bulk data and quickly sell it online before moving onto the next target, it was recently confirmed at DefCon.

Consumers need to be more aware of online threats, with criminals largely able to compromise victims, stealing their personal data and causing mayhem.

There has been an uptick in cyberattacks within Iraq, as groups fighting for control of the country try to steal data from one another.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College informing students and staff, up to 20,000, at risk of identity theft due to stolen laptop.

The FBI can't wait to get their hands-on a Chinese citizen and permanent resident of Canada, accusing Su Bin of hacking Lockheed Martin and Boeing.

Dailymotion compromised with cybercriminals able to install malware victimize users - but everything seems to be back to normal again.

A 20-year-old college student faces multiple felony charges after hacking fellow classmates at Pasco-Hernando State College.

Updated malware designed to compromise users and steal bitcoins, as users find it difficult to keep their digital currency safe online.

Companies should be more transparent about data breaches, and trying to bury security incidents might lead to serious repercussions.

Security device manufacturer Medtronic was compromised in 2013, according to a filing with the SEC - but what information was taken remains unknown.

A new Trend Micro study found the United States accounted for 23 percent of online bank malware attacks during Q1 2014, as threat levels rise higher.

Chinese manufacturer Star's N9500 device has been blacklisted by eBay after malware was found pre-installed on the devices.

Medical companies are under cyberattack, and it's difficult to try to keep employee records, medical patient information, and other data secure.

Popular restaurant P.F. Chang's reportedly suffered a data breach in which debit and credit card information was stolen.

Cybercriminals and scammers are improving their skills as they try to compromise companies with sophisticated phishing abilities.

Half of U.S. adults have been affected by a data breach in the past year alone, with companies unsure how to fend off numerous attacks.

There is a growing urgency to try and defend against data breaches, with significant media attention and focus by cybersecurity experts.

University of California, Irvine students could be at risk with malware found on a computer in the student health center.

CEOs and other C-level executives must be diligent to improve cybersecurity efforts, in an effort to keep employee and customer data secure.

Symantec introduces its Norton Small Business software, aimed at helping SMBs keep PCs and mobile devices secure from evolving cybersecurity threats.

Website visitors run the risk of being infected, even if they don't click on anything, due to vulnerable ad networks that aren't stepping up security.

Cybercriminals are victimizing Google users yet again, with a new phishing strategy that has proven to be fairly successful.

Data breaches are becoming more common and are even costly for companies trying to keep data secure - and bounce back from any type of data breaches.

The U.S. may impose additional sanctions against Russia, and there is concern that Russian cyberattackers could disrupt government networks.

The Boston Children's Hospital confirms it recently was attacked by cybercriminals, though no patient information was taken in the attempted breach.

Mobile phone metadata is often disregarded, even though it should be more closely monitored.

The Archdiocese of Seattle has been hit by a data breach and some of those affected have had false tax returns filed with their identities.

Retailer Target is still dealing with backlash from a major data breach, and reportedly ignored multiple warnings which may have prevented the breach.