Millions of people have sent swabs of their DNA to consumer testing services to find out about their genetic heritage, but just how secure is that information?

There are a few basic psychological tricks that phishing attacks and phone scams attempt to use against us – and the pandemic has provided the perfect environment for them.

Mail-hacking bots are a nuisance. Here’s a simple way you can check to see if your email account has been compromised.

In 2018, a remote Alaskan community’s infrastructure was hit by a malware attack which forced it offline. It was only then they realised how much they depended on computers.

A worrying form of conflict has begun – cyber-attacks aimed at infrastructure and society, all done without a shot being fired. Christian Borys visits some of those fighting back.

Last week, an online attack brought chaos to Ukraine’s banks, hospitals and government – its creators’ intent was apparently disguised, so what was the aim?

Decoding PIN numbers and credit cards is a lucrative crime. Paul Marks visits a secret facility where one financial giant is fighting back – by trying to hack their own products.

If you hand Seth Wahle your phone, he could steal your photos, passwords and more simply by holding it. Rose Eveleth finds out how he does it.