Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.
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Crackonosh: How hackers are using gamers to become crypto-rich
Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.
UK’s departing spy tech chief: We’re at serious risk if we lose edge
Science is transforming espionage and many countries are taking advantage, says Prof Finkelstein.
The valuable car part gone in 60 seconds
Why international criminal networks are behind a jump in the theft of catalytic converters.
The online scammers renting out other people’s homes
Fraudsters copy adverts from legitimate websites before taking deposits and fees from their victims.
Child labour in Uganda: The hidden costs of Covid
When all Uganda’s schools closed due to the pandemic, nine-year-old Teddy joined her mother mining for gold.
The youth workers embedded in children’s A&E
The specialist staff work alongside clinicians to help teenagers tackle the causes of violence, self-harm and substance abuse.
Great Baddow High School fined over Leo Latifi locker death
Leo Latifi’s parents say they hope the punishment will make schools safer for other children.
Fortnite: UK band Easy Life to play virtual gig
The group from Leicester will perform in a virtual recreation of the O2 arena.
Fortnite: UK band Easy Life to play virtual gig
The group from Leicester will perform in a virtual recreation of the O2 arena.
Microsoft unveils Windows 11
The new software will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop.
Anti-obesity drive: Junk food TV adverts to be banned before 9pm
Ministers say children must cut down on products high in fat, salt and sugar, amid rising obesity.