The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

NEW YORK: Cybersecurity experts are bracing for a potential wave of extortion demands after a vulnerability was discovered in encrypted file-sharing software, a flaw that hackers have already used to target a string of high-profile victims, including British Airways and the BBC.

FBI agent Eric O’Neill, who was just 26 when he went undercover to help catch traitor Robert Hanssen, tweeted following the spy’s death that he’d hoped for one final face-to-face meeting with his former boss

Experts have warned that anyone can fall for the trick, which could lead to your bank account being drained.

Prince Harry took the stand on Tuesday. He accused British tabloids of hounding him, hacking his phone, trying to bribe his friends — and inadvertently leading to his mother's 1997 death.

The hack has suspected links to a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang called Clop.

If this happens to you, it’s usually a sign of compromise and you need to act fast – otherwise your emails, credentials and possibly bank account details might be at risk

The trick makes it seem like people outside your home are using your internet connection

Russia-linked ransomware group Clop claimed responsibility for the cyber attack, which hit companies including British Airways, the BBC and Boots

Cybersecurity engineer Chris Plummer shared the stark warning on Twitter