Ransomware is a profitable racket for cybercriminals, so attacks are only set to continue

People and companies have struggled to escape passwords, but credible alternatives might finally be emerging

Forget thumbprints: the future of verification is selfies and hearbeats, says Ajay Bhalla

Tech giants, law professors and NGOs support Apple in its fight against the FBI over the right to privacy

Having opposed a court order to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters, Apple continues its battle with the FBI

The bank will roll out biometric technology this summer to help protect customers’ accounts

The next iPhone might do away with the 3.5mm audio jack. Take note: Apple has a track record as the first to throw out dated standards

Financial services companies underestimate the risk posed by cyber-attacks. If they don’t invest, they aren’t safe

The US may finally have sorted out rules for crowdfunding, but the new framework falls far short of what is needed

Rather than use passwords, Deutsche Bank is developing an easier, yet safer, technology for online banking users

As banks and other large institutions move into cloud computing, there are a whole host of issues they must contend with, such as data privacy and security.

A modern cybersecurity strategy should be in place before a crisis strikes, says IT specialist Kirstin Gillon