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If you’re going to Sochi, you may get hacked

“The State Department warned that travelers should have no expectation of privacy, even in their hotel rooms."

On Feb 5, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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How a Craigslist mastermind helped orchestrate jewel heists from prison

This may be the most ambitious, highly organized, and lucrative Craigslist caper yet.

On Feb 5, 2014 by Kevin Morris

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India arrests its first ever cybercriminal

Indian law enforcement has some celebrating to do. 

On Jan 27, 2014 by [email protected]

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The new era of organized cybercrime

The Web has caused growing pains for the entertainment, retail, and media industries—and the mafia, too.

On Jan 24, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The next big cyberattack could be launched from your fridge

Criminals have compromised your crisper.

On Jan 17, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Amazon hosts more malware than any other Internet service provider

Thieves use the company's domains to shop for your private data.

On Jan 16, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Here’s what you need to know about Starbucks’ security failure

The coffee giant is the latest corporation to mess up your private data.

On Jan 16, 2014 by Kate Knibbs

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American jailed over YouTube parody is finally going home

Shezanne Cassim has spent months in prison for a YouTube parody video.

On Jan 8, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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Hacker offers BBC server to highest bidder

The news site suffers yet another cyberattack. 

On Dec 30, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Chinese gang will serve 2 years in prison for ‘World of Warcraft’ heist

More than 10,000 gamers were defrauded by opportunistic middlemen.

On Dec 26, 2013 by Miles Klee

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What to do if you think your credit card was exposed in the Target hack

As many as 40 million people could be affected.

On Dec 20, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Here’s your chance to take Cybercrime 101 from real cybercriminals

Cybercrime is a hundred-billion-dollar growth industry attracting bright young people from all over the world. 

On Dec 20, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Washington Post servers breached during cyberattack

An investigation is under way to determine the source of the attack.

On Dec 19, 2013 by Dell Cameron

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Decorated former police captain coerced minors into webcam sex shows

An expert on computer forensics got caught producing child pornography.

On Dec 18, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Cybercriminals have figured out a way to steal from the world’s richest people

Instead of siphoning pocket change from scores of average people, some thieves are draining entire fortunes at a time.

On Dec 17, 2013 by Miles Klee