Hacking News

The theft of about 780,000 online medical records by unknown hackers from state computers in Utah is sounding alarm bells about the protections of sensitive data.

Anonymous hackers darkened several Indian government websites, retaliating against the country's censorship practices in its continued crusade for a free Internet.

Cyber-attacks on small businesses are repelling customers and costing a fortune, leaving owners with tough choices on how to strengthen their online defenses against increasingly common security breaches.

Breaking up is hard to do, but some Anonymous hackers are splintering off into their own group, vowing to hack with integrity and fight censorship.

A California student tried to win a college government election by hacking into classmates' accounts, which may lead to federal charges and increased privacy for not only colleges, but national and state elections as well.

Hacker group Anonymous is setting its sights on the music industry, promising a major shakeup in the works -- but will its efforts yield real changes?

A hacker was arrested after posting a photo of his girlfriend's bountiful cleavage, in perhaps the first documented case of "boobris," or the downfall from lady parts.

Anonymous hackers say they will strike China's government again, drawing worldwide attention to the regime's Internet restrictions.

Anonymous hackers crippled hundreds of China's websites, turning the tables on a country often accused of infiltrating governments around the world.

Hackers can now retrieve personal information from refurbished Xbox consoles, suggesting consumers exercise more caution with their electronic devices.

Hackers threatened to shut down the Internet on Saturday, signaling the "hacktivist" group's growing ambitions despite increasing pressure from authorities.

Republicans are backing another cybersecurity bill, adding their proposal to a host of competing House and Senate solutions as both parties seek to protect national digital infrastructure.

U.S. military networks are thoroughly compromised, according to security experts, suggesting the Defense Department must invent strategies to protect its data from hackers.

Hackers attacked with more frequency and ferocity in 2011, highlighting the growing threat to corporate and personal cyber-security.

Apple released the new iPad to eager crowds on Friday, as Google stumbles to keep pace with Android.