Hacking
Discover expert analysis on hacking with news, features and insights from the team at IT Pro.
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The rise of double extortion ransomware
In-depth With the use of this tactic increasing, we look at how you can protect your business
By Carly Page Last updated
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What is ransomware?
In-depth This type of malware could hit you hard in the pocket
By Dale Walker Last updated
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Data was likely leaked in council hack
News London council warns data was copied in last week's attack
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Best online cyber security courses
Best Boost your cyber skills or launch a security career with the best online courses handpicked for beginners and seasoned professionals alike
By Solomon Klappholz Last updated
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What is a Trojan?
In-depth The malicious malware lurks behind legitimate software to invade your computer
By Nicholas Fearn Last updated
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What is two-factor authentication?
In-depth Passwords aren't secure; it's time to add multi-factor authentication
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Last updated
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What is a rootkit?
In-depth We look at this malicious tool and how to detect and remove it
By Rene Millman Last updated
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Hacking is not a crime, criminal activity is
Opinion We need to be clearer about the difference between hacking and cyber crime
By Davey Winder Published
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Why the Space Force wants white hats to attack a satellite
Case study Authorities hope the first-of-its-kind competition could bring benefits to the cyber sector
By James O'Malley Published
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Two-thirds of ethical hackers using generative AI in bug hunting
News The report found that more and more ethical hackers are leveraging generative AI tools
By Ross Kelly Published
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How do hackers choose their targets?
In-depth We explore what goes on in the minds of cyber criminals
By Adam Shepherd Last updated
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More than 100,000 hackers have details exposed through malware on cyber crime forums
News Hackers accidentally falling foul of malware is becoming more common, researchers said
By Ross Kelly Published
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