Crackonosh malware, which mines for cryptocurrency, is being hidden in free versions of popular games.
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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.
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.
EE to reintroduce Europe roaming charges in January
The mobile operator EE is to charge new customers to use their phones in Europe.
Apple claims ‘sideloading’ apps is ‘serious’ security risk
The tech giant claims that allowing users to avoid the App Store would lead to widespread abuse.
The final years of John McAfee’s controversial life
Anti-virus entrepreneur John McAfee has been found dead in Spain.
What is the Great Reset – and how did it get hijacked by conspiracy theories?
A global Covid recovery plan by the World Economic Forum has inspired false rumours about the creation of a tyrannical world government.
John McAfee: Anti-virus creator found dead in prison cell
The software mogul is found dead hours after a Spanish court allowed his extradition to the US on tax charges.