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Shining a light on the Dark Net

Want a fake passport? How about an arsenal of guns? Or just click online and with anonymity assured you could be dealing in drugs. It’s all there in

USA

Obama pushes for tougher cyber security laws following hack attacks against Sony and US military

While on a tour of the Department of Homeland Security US President Barack Obama has unveiled proposals to strengthen cyber security laws after

USA

US slaps extra sanctions on North Korea in response to Sony hack

US President Barack Obama has authorised additional sanctions against North Korea in what he said was the first US response to the cyber attack on

USA

From zeros to heroes, Rogen and Franco's "The Interview" rakes in the cash for Sony

Before the year’s most talked-about movie “The Interview” came out, the critics had given it a mixed reception. Then came the Sony hack threats

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Germany

Digital privacy in spotlight at Hamburg hacker event

Protecting privacy in the digital world is the main focus of this year’s Chaos Communication Congress, which has kicked off in Hamburg. The annual

World News

Sony Playstation Network back online after cyber attack

Sony’s Playstation Network is back online, one day after Microsoft’s Xbox was also restored. A hacker group called “Lizard Squad” claimed

USA

XBox and Playstation gamers face connectivity problems amid hacking claims

Gamers have been facing connectivity issues with Xbox Live and Playstation online services. Microsoft and Sony – the companies behind the consoles –

USA

Sony Pictures u-turns and will now release 'The Interview'

'The Interview' - the film about a fictional plot to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong Un - will now play in more than 200 US cinemas from Christmas Day.

Switzerland

Sony to release "The Interview" in some US cinemas

Sony Pictures has done a U turn and says it will release “The Interview” in some US cinemas in time for Christmas. The comedy film about a plot to

World News

South Korea prepares for possible cyberattacks

Drills have been taking place in South Korea’s nuclear plants to make sure they can withstand cyberattacks. It comes as the United States has accused

USA

North Korea behind Sony hack says US

It is the film which we will not see in cinemas even though it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw ‘The Interview’

USA

Suspicions North Korea behind Sony hack

It is the film which we won’t see in cinemas yet it has gained worldwide recognition. Could Sony’s decision to withdraw “The Interview”, after

USA

Sony attack 'US security matter' as North Korea movie cancelled

The United States has described a cyber attack on Sony Pictures a “serious national security matter” and said the Obama administration was

World News

Sony confirms it's scrapping release of comedy after cyber threats

Sony Pictures has confirmed it is scrapping its global release of a comedy on the fictional assassination of North Korea’s leader. This after threats

Japan

Sony postpones release of 'The Interview' following cyber threats

A decision by major cinema chains in the US not to screen the film “The Interview” has caused Sony Pictures to cancel its December 25 release. It

World News

Sony postpones release of 'The Interview' following cyber threats

A decision by major cinema chains in the US not to screen the film “The Interview” has caused Sony Pictures to cancel its December 25 release. It

United Kingdom

Spectre of sabotage hangs over latest Bond movie after script stolen in N Korean Sony Pictures hack

James Bond is the one who can usually be relied on to get his hands on some secrets, but the Sony Pictures’ secrets being spilled after the North

Korea

North Korea suspected of cyber attack on Sony

USA

Update: Emma Watson nude photos threat may be elaborate PR stunt

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Security alert as hackers target 'Yo' app to obtain users' numbers