News of data breaches is nothing new in 2026, and we’ve seen dozens just since the start of the year. A lot of this comes down to the tools in use, especially with the rise and proliferation of ...

Cybersecurity architect and adjunct professor at NC State University Jeff Crume joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the history of hacking. What was the first computer virus?

In the last 30 years or so, cybersecurity has gone from being a niche specialty within the larger field of computer science, to an industry estimated to be worth more than $170 billion made of a globe ...

Hacking technologies have changed little over the years, argues Kevin Townsend, but the opportunities for hackers have changed dramatically By the Numbers: Attack Techniques There is a common ...

WASHINGTON >> A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S. Justice Department previously bragged about hacking and distributing pirated software, according to archived copies ...

Security researchers have uncovered a series of cyberattacks targeting Apple customers across the world. The tools used in these hacking campaigns have been dubbed Coruna and DarkSword, and they have ...

Word about Salt Typhoon is making the news right now. As a former cybersecurity professional, it is incredible to see what is an unprecedented hack taking place, compromising every telecom provider in ...