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<p>The DNC is suing Russia, the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks over hacks during the 2016 presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

Democratic Party sues Russia, Trump, WikiLeaks over 2016 hacks

The DNC alleges the Russian government worked with the Trump campaign and WikiLeaks to help the former reality star win the election.

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<p>Eugene Kaspersky, CEO of Kaspersky Lab.</p>

Kaspersky calls out Twitter's Jack Dorsey over ad ban

In an open letter, Eugene Kaspersky criticizes Twitter's CEO and reveals that his Russia-based cybersecurity firm has been banned from advertising on the social network.

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Telegram CEO poses topless in riposte to Putin ban

Commentary: After Russia blocks his messaging app, Pavel Durov shows that his body is more beautiful than even that of the Russian president.

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<p>2017 had the lowest number of government requests for Microsoft in the last five years.</p>

Microsoft reports record low for police data requests

In 2017, the number of customer-data requests from law enforcement and other government agencies worldwide was lower than it's been in five years.

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Monica Lewinsky wants cybersecurity pros to aid the vulnerable

At the annual RSA Conference, Lewinsky asks cybersecurity professionals to help vulnerable people stay safe online, and she speaks out against cyberbullying.

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Iceland 'bitcoin heist' suspect flees on plane... with prime minister

It's a small country after all. Iceland issues international arrest warrant for the suspected mastermind of the "Big Bitcoin Heist."

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Alleged robocall scammer tells US Senate he's no 'kingpin'

A Florida man fined $120 million by the FCC for allegedly making nearly 100 million illegal robocalls appears before a Senate hearing and denies wrongdoing.

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At OurSA, women and minority speakers make cybersecurity human

The event came about in response to a lack of women keynote speakers at the annual RSA cybersecurity conference.

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DHS secretary: US could cyberattack countries sponsoring hacks

Kirstjen Nielsen tells the RSA conference the US hasn't ruled out offensive cyberattacks to prevent hacks from other countries.

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DHS secretary says US must fight back on hacking attacks

The US hasn't ruled out an offensive cyberstrike to prevent hacks from abroad, Kirstjen Nielsen tells a security industry conference.

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<p>34 companies have agreed not to help governments with cyberattacks.</p>

Facebook, Microsoft, others vow not to aid state cyberattacks

Nearly three dozen tech companies have signed a pledge promising they won't help governments carry out cyberattacks.

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<p>Researchers found a way to lead players outside their digital boundaries in virtual reality through malware.</p>

Hack a VR system, lead a player astray? Yes, say researchers

A research team from the University of New Haven demonstrates a proof-of-concept attack on virtual reality that could alter what you see.

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Help, my PC with Windows 10 won't shut down properly

Since upgrading to Windows 10 my computer won't shut down properly. I use the menu button shutdown and the screen goes blank, but the system does not fully shut down. The only way to get it to shut down is to hold the physical power button down till it shuts down. Any suggestions?