HP issues security fix for printer hacking flaw
Many popular HP inkjet printers understood to be vulnerable to the attack. HP urges owners to update the printer software to ensure they're not at risk.
Internet router ‘hack’ scam targets UK homes
Scammers posing as BT, TalkTalk or Sky claim your router has been compromised and then try to extort money or steal personal data.
Hyperoptic router ‘at risk of being hacked’
Up to 400,000 Hyperoptic customers at risk of critical flaw that could give an attacker full control over their home wi-fi network from anywhere in the world.
Easy-to-hack smart devices targeted by government
'Internet of Things' products targeted following investigations by Which? and other groups exposing the online privacy and safety risks they pose.
Government and NHS websites fall victim to cryptojacking hack
Thousands of websites, including UK local government websites, put visitors' data at risk
Cryptojacking: how your PC can be hacked to mine Bitcoin for others
Even if you’ve never dabbled in Bitcoin yourself, your own computer can be hijacked by those looking to make a crypotcurrency windfall. We explain what you need to know and how to stay secure.
Connected toys: Buyers beware this Christmas
Christmas is upon us and parents are frantically buying presents for their youngsters. Popular toys this festive season are smart, or ‘connected’ toys, such as Hasbro’s Furby. However, a Which?...
Safety alert: see how easy it is for almost anyone to hack your child’s connected toys
Connected toys with Bluetooth, wi-fi and mobile apps may seem like the perfect gift for your child this Christmas. But we’ve found that, without appropriate safety features, they can also...
WPA2 hack: what you need to know, and what you need to do
Researchers in Belgium have broken the WPA2 wi-fi security protocol – the wireless security standard used by most consumer and business routers. We explain what this means for you and...
CCleaner malware hack: what it is and what you need to do
More than two million users of CCleaner may have downloaded a version of the software that had been hacked to include malware. Find out if you're affected.