The US is leading a two-day, 30-country meeting to discuss the growing threat of ransomware and other cybercrime. Russia, which has often been implicated in cyberattacks, is conspicuously absent.

Weeks after thousands of people took to the streets of Cuba to protest against the government, authorities have introduced laws restricting the use of social media and the internet.

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As most organisations now turn to the digital space and adapt to remote working, cybersecurity security awareness is increasing. A study from Trend Micro found that 66 per cent of remote workers in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa are more conscious of their organisation’s cybersecurity policies since the COVID-19 lockdowns began. Indi Siriniwasa, Vice President of Sub Saharan Africa at Trend Micro joins CNBC Africa for more.

Cybersecurity experts at a summit in southern Germany have given a stark reminder about how vulnerable our digital future could be. Delegates heard that as 5G is rolled out, trust will be a critical element.

Top US cybersecurity official warns of threat posed by China's Huawei

A 13-year-old boy successfully hacked a drone on Monday in a stunt aimed at showing how vulnerable web-connected devices are to attacks. Reuben Paul, who calls himself "Cyber Ninja", took control of the drone in front of an audience at a global cybersecurity conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

The U.S. government is reportedly attempting to persuade allies to avoid using equipment from China's Huawei Technologies Co., due to perceived cybersecurity risks

Richard Clarke, Good Harbor Consulting chairman and former White House counter-terrorism adviser, discusses the cybersecurity concerns surrounding the U.S. midterm elections with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."

Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser discusses cybersecurity, Ray Dalio's bet against some of Europe's biggest companies including Siemens, and opportunities in the Middle East.

Peter Tran, RSA general manager and senior director of cyber defence, discusses the Black Hat USA 2017 conference and the biggest cybersecurity risks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang.