France

Russian hackers blamed for TV5 cyber attack

TV5 cyber attack: French police blame Russian hackers

10 June 2015

France

France MPs approve vast new surveillance rules in 'French Patriot Act'

In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack, France is moving to expand surveillance powers allowing the deployment of hidden microphones and cameras without a judicial warrant.

5 May 2015

Europe

Cyberterrorism: is there a European response?

“Since the recent attack on the TV5Monde television channel we have heard a lot about cyberterrorism. Are the risks serious, and is there a European

17 April 2015

France

How not to get hacked, lesson 1: don't share your passwords

10 April 2015

France

French government vows to hunt down hackers who targeted TV station

The French government is promising to hunt down hackers who knocked out channels belonging to a French TV station and posted material on its social

9 April 2015

France

French TV network and websites taken over in hacking attack claimed by ISIL

Eleven television channels and the websites of the French broadcaster TV5 have been taken over in a hacking attack claimed by supporters of ISIL. The

9 April 2015

USA

Obama in Silicon Valley for cybersecurity summit with tech bosses

President Barack Obama has arrived in California to hold a summit on cybersecurity. Fresh from the Sony hacking scandal and other hi-tech attacks

13 February 2015

Europe

Shining a light on the Dark Net

Want a fake passport? How about an arsenal of guns? Or just click online and with anonymity assured you could be dealing in drugs. It’s all there in

28 January 2015

USA

Obama pushes for tougher cyber security laws following hack attacks against Sony and US military

While on a tour of the Department of Homeland Security US President Barack Obama has unveiled proposals to strengthen cyber security laws after

14 January 2015

USA

US slaps extra sanctions on North Korea in response to Sony hack

US President Barack Obama has authorised additional sanctions against North Korea in what he said was the first US response to the cyber attack on

2 January 2015

USA

From zeros to heroes, Rogen and Franco's "The Interview" rakes in the cash for Sony

Before the year’s most talked-about movie “The Interview” came out, the critics had given it a mixed reception. Then came the Sony hack threats

29 December 2014

Germany

Digital privacy in spotlight at Hamburg hacker event

Protecting privacy in the digital world is the main focus of this year’s Chaos Communication Congress, which has kicked off in Hamburg. The annual

27 December 2014

World News

Sony Playstation Network back online after cyber attack

Sony’s Playstation Network is back online, one day after Microsoft’s Xbox was also restored. A hacker group called “Lizard Squad” claimed

27 December 2014

USA

XBox and Playstation gamers face connectivity problems amid hacking claims

Gamers have been facing connectivity issues with Xbox Live and Playstation online services. Microsoft and Sony – the companies behind the consoles –

26 December 2014

USA

Sony Pictures u-turns and will now release 'The Interview'

'The Interview' - the film about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - will now play in more than 200 US cinemas from Christmas Day.

24 December 2014

Switzerland

Sony to release "The Interview" in some US cinemas

Sony Pictures has done a U turn and says it will release “The Interview” in some US cinemas in time for Christmas. The comedy film about a plot to

23 December 2014

World News

South Korea prepares for possible cyberattacks

Drills have been taking place in South Korea’s nuclear plants to make sure they can withstand cyberattacks. It comes as the United States has accused

22 December 2014

USA

North Korea behind Sony hack says US

It is the film which we will not see in cinemas even though it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw ‘The Interview’

19 December 2014

USA

Suspicions North Korea behind Sony hack

It is the film which we won’t see in cinemas yet it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw “The Interview”, after

19 December 2014

USA

Sony attack 'US security matter' as North Korea movie cancelled

The United States has described a cyber attack on Sony Pictures a “serious national security matter” and said the Obama administration was

19 December 2014